Nairobi Man Turns Job Loss into a Thriving Business after Covid-19 Setback

When the government declared the Covid-19 pandemic a national disaster, many people, especially in the hospitality industry, lost their jobs, and Jeff was among them. He had been working as a tour guide in one of the country’s national parks, but when the pandemic struck, the company was forced to downsize its workforce to manage salaries. With only a small amount of savings, Jeff had no choice but to invest the little he had into starting a business.

He launched a fry’s café, a venture he says he jumped into without a second thought, as all he wanted was an income stream or at least something to keep him occupied. Together with the support of his wife, he managed the café despite numerous challenges, especially since neither of them had any prior business experience. Though the journey was not easy, Jeff remained determined to make it work.TO READ MORE, TAP HERE