In 2018, one of the businesses I would suggest you start in Kenya is a web hosting company. I have been into this industry for long and I know the potential in it.
More than 50 blogs are created in Kenya daily. These blogs require hosting services. The few companies offering these services in Kenya are not able to cater for all the needs of available blogs.
To start a web hosting company in Kenya, here are steps to follow
- Identify an established web hosting company to purchase a hosting package. You should be aware that no company in Kenya can afford to buy servers…except Safaricom.Almost all hosting companies purchase hosting plans from established companies in USA.The best company to but a suitable plan is Bluehost…of course you can purchase one from Hostgator and GoDaddy.
- Make sure you have at least 15 clients before you take the next step.
- After you have gathered 15 clients, look for a specious office where to set up your business. Then approach Kenic for registration.Kenic is responsible for registering hosting companies in Kenya
- Obtain a business license form Nairobi County, or the county you wish to operate the business from. The license will cost you about Ksh15,000.
- The final step is to set up hosting website. Your company must have a customized website like the one Bluehost You can contact us for the services.
I will also reveal to you another simple procedure. In this business, you don’t have to run an office for you to operate a hosting business: as long as you purchase a hosting plan from Bluehost,you can run your business without issues. I advise you not to set up an office until your business become stable.
One of my friends run a hosting business and he doesn’t have an office. He purchased three GoPro plans from Bluehost and that’s where he has hosted bloggers from Kenya.He makes over Ksh100,000 per month.
If you want to start this business,contact Bluehost through this link and buy shared hosting plan from the company.