Think about all those instances when you've had to reserve an Airbnb, only to find that you're running behind schedule and can't secure your preferred suite. Or even those moments when you had to purchase groceries from the market, but the weather or simply feeling too lazy made you change your plans?

Having someone available to handle these tasks would have spared you the stress of dealing with such concerns, right.

Well, Eileen Njoki, the founder of Nakuru Home Assistant, is a 24-year-old entrepreneur who has turned everyday tasks into a business opportunity.

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Her journey began after completing her Geomatics and GIS course, where she sought a path forward beyond traditional employment.

Njoki's innovative spirit was sparked when her mom's friend visited Nakuru and faced challenges finding accommodation through Airbnb.

Tasked with finding a suitable place, Njoki not only solved the problem but also received compensation for her efforts.

"This experience inspired me to establish Nakuru Home Assistant, a multifaceted service that caters to various needs, including running errands, shopping, house sitting, house hunting, pet sitting, deliveries, gift shopping, among others," Njoki notes

Njoki primarily serves clients from Nairobi and Nakuru.

Njoki notes that the various home services vary from Sh 300 a rate that increases depending on the duration and the services offered.

Despite only one year in business, she remains optimistic about the company's growth and hopes to encourage more Nakuru residents to embrace the convenience of outsourcing their errands.

Njoki's clientele mainly consists of working professionals who often forget essential tasks like grocery shopping.

She emphasizes her commitment to meeting their expectations and providing excellent home services to help save on time while helping increase performance both at home and outside home.

However, Njoki acknowledges the seasonal nature of the business, with periods of high demand followed by two-week intervals with minimal tasks.

This seasonality can be challenging, but she remains dedicated to adapting and providing support when needed.

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Additionally, Njoki targets to improve the quality of life of the people by not only doing personal but also corporate errands so that people can be able to concentrate on their main duties at work and homes.

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I get paid to run errands for people in Nakuru

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