How I grew my side hustle into thriving import business

Jacinta Mutoro, owner of Jacy’s Smart Collection, during the interview. photo | Wachira mwangi

Every payday, 27-year-old Jacinta Mutoro would make allocations to her expenses as many employees do. The result for the lab technician was always the same – what she earned (Sh24,000) was far from enough to cater for her needs.

In May 2015, with Sh3,000 in capital, she decided to start a small business to supplement her income. She has not regretted her decision.

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