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An entrepreneur must be an all- rounder

Despite the challenges in business, Pamela Muyeshi, 38, is the successful proprietor of Amaica Restaurant that only serves authentic African food. She spoke to Matilda Nzioka

I have come a long way. Before getting into the restaurant business, I sold ice, the ones that school children like. I invested Sh20,000 on a chiller, a paper-sealing machine and three cooler boxes. I then employed one person to produce, and three others to distribute. Out of this business, I was able to pay a deposit for a house at Nyayo Estate, Embakasi.

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