The dream
Start a chicken farm in Nakuru that supplies Nairobi restaurants. I already have 50 birds.
Skill needed
Feed cost management and how to get a Hustler Fund loan so I can scale to 500 birds by the end of the year.
Jitume Omoka · Dream Big Challenge
What is this? Read in 10 seconds ↓Film your dream.Win cash to learn the skill for it.
A national video competition for Kenyan youth: record a short video naming your entrepreneurial dream and the one skill you need to make it real. Top 10 entries split a KES 113,500 prize pool, paid via M-PESA.
1. Record
Say your dream + the skill you need, 30–120s
2. Submit
Verify your phone, upload before 31 Aug 2026
3. Win
Top 10 split KES 113,500 via M-PESA
Submissions open
Time left to enter
33Days
19Hours
33Min
49Sec
Closes 31 August 2026, 23:59 EAT · Opened 1 June 2026
KES 25,000
1st prize
Top 10
winners paid
30–120s
video length
Your story. One honest video. One chance to change everything.
Your brief
Two questions. Your honest answer.
That is the entire brief. Be specific — the more real and detailed your story is, the stronger your entry will be. This is not a production competition. It's a story competition.
01
What is your entrepreneurial dream?
02
What do you need to learn to make it happen?
Speak Swahili, English, or a mix — all welcome. One honest take beats ten rehearsed ones.
Built for Kenya
Your story deserves a national stage
From Nairobi to Kisumu, Mombasa to Eldoret — young Kenyans are building the next generation of businesses. Tell us yours.
What wins
Specific beats generic, every time
Every strong entry names two things clearly: the dream, and the one skill needed to reach it. That dream can come from any sector — here's what it looks like across a few different hustles.
Strong answers
The dream
Build an online shop on Instagram and WhatsApp selling secondhand phone accessories to boda riders in Kisumu.
Skill needed
Basic bookkeeping and how to run small paid ads so I can find customers outside my estate.
The dream
Turn my tailoring skills into a streetwear brand for young people in Eldoret.
Skill needed
How to price my pieces properly and package my brand so people take it seriously online.
The dream
Open a phone and laptop repair shop near town that also trains other young people.
Skill needed
Business registration and inventory management so I stop running out of spare parts.
Specific. Personal. Actionable. This is what wins — whatever your sector.
vs
Weaker answer
My dream is to be a successful entrepreneur and help my community. I want to learn business skills so I can grow my business and become successful in Kenya.
Too vague. What business? What skill? Be real — from any sector.
Prizes
Top 10 win cash via M-PESA
KES 113,500 across ten placed winners — paid directly to the M-PESA number you register with. No bank account needed.
Hover any row to see its share of the prize pool.
| Place | Prize | Share of pool |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | KES 25,000 | |
| 2nd | KES 20,000 | |
| 3rd | KES 15,000 | |
| Total prize pool | KES 113,500 | M-PESA payouts initiated by 14 October 2026 |
All 10 placed winners also receive a free 6-month Pro subscription to Jitume Omoka when the platform launches. Winners are announced publicly on the Jitume Omoka platform and social channels.
FAQ
Common questions
Who can enter?
Kenyan citizens aged 18–35 on 1 June 2026 with an original video answering the two questions.
How long should my video be?
30 seconds minimum to 2 minutes maximum. Vertical (9:16), minimum 480p, with clearly audible audio.
What can I win?
KES 25,000 for 1st place, down to KES 5,000 for 10th — KES 113,500 total prize pool across 10 winners. All 10 also get a 6-month Pro subscription when the platform launches.
Does production quality affect my score?
No. A video filmed on a basic Android phone scores the same as one filmed professionally. Judges watch for your story, not your studio.
What language should I speak?
Swahili, English, or a mix — all welcome. Speak naturally.
How is my phone verified?
We send a one-time SMS code to your primary number. You must verify before submitting your entry.
Is my data safe?
Personal details are encrypted at rest. See our Privacy Policy for retention and your rights under Kenyan law.
How are prizes paid?
Winners receive M-PESA payouts to the number registered during entry. Payouts initiated by 14 October 2026.