Resources for Kenyan Entrepreneurs

Everything I wish I knew when I started — all in one place. Free tools, funding, learning, and communities.

🛠️ Free Tools to Start & Grow

Create professional logos, social media posts, flyers — even if you’re not a designer.

Visit Canva

Free accounting software. Track income, expenses, invoices. Perfect for M-Pesa-based businesses.

Visit Wave

Professional email (you@yourbrand.co.ke), cloud storage, docs, sheets. Free for personal use.

Manage tasks, projects, team workflows. Drag & drop boards. Free forever for solo users.

Visit Trello

Separate your personal and business chats. Set auto-replies, catalog, business hours. 100% free.

Workshops, networking events, and business advisory services.

Visit KNCCI

Incubator for tech startups — mentorship, funding linkages, training.

Visit iBizAfrica

Pan-African program offering $5,000 seed capital, training, and mentorship.

Visit TEF

Government fund for entrepreneurs aged 18–35.

Visit YEDF

Government fund for women-owned businesses.

Visit WEF

Crowdfunding platform for Kenyans — great for pre-selling or raising startup capital.

Visit M-Changa

Co-working spaces with events, workshops, and a community of founders.

Visit Nairobi Garage

Join “Kenya Entrepreneurs Network”, “Side Hustle Kenya”, or “Digital Marketers Kenya”.