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Centonomy Entrepreneur graduate
Next cohort begins 3 February 2027

Centonomy Entrepreneur

Build a business that can grow beyond you. Centonomy Entrepreneur brings clarity to where your business is and direction to what comes next, transforming your mindset and equipping you with the tools and systems, alongside a community, to build a business that pays you, runs without you and grows into an asset that creates lasting wealth.

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Sound familiar?

Feeling stuck, and quietly wondering whether the business will make it?

  • I haven't taken a real holiday in years.
  • Some months I can't pay myself, and I tell no one.
  • My family thinks the business is doing great. Some nights I lie awake doing the maths.
  • I'm proud of what I built. I'm also exhausted by it.

You didn't start a business to become its most tired employee. Most owners carry this alone and call it hustle. Centonomy Entrepreneur gives you the systems, the numbers and the people around you to build a business that pays you, grows, and doesn't need you in every room.

The transformation

Is running your business getting harder as it grows?

You started with an idea. You found customers. You began making sales. Then the business became more demanding.

  • You're making sales, but you're not always sure what you're actually making.
  • Every important decision still seems to come back to you.
  • You know you need to grow, but you're not sure what needs to change first.
  • Your personal and business money are still too closely connected.
  • You're busy running the business, but not always working on the business.
  • You know the business has potential. You just need a clearer way forward.

If any of this feels familiar, the next stage may not require more hustle. It may require a different way of operating.

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What you'll build

What if your business could feel different?

The goal is not simply to learn more about business. The goal is to change the way you operate it.

  1. ClarityKnow where your business is going and what deserves your attention.
  2. MoneyUnderstand what your numbers are telling you, not just how much money is coming in.
  3. StructureBuild systems, processes and accountability so the business does not depend entirely on you.
  4. DecisionsMake important business decisions with greater confidence and better information.
  5. GrowthBuild the capability to pursue growth from a stronger foundation.

Before: “I'm busy all the time.”

After: “I know what deserves my attention.”

Before: “I'm making money, but I'm not sure where it goes.”

After: “I understand the numbers behind my business.”

Before: “Everything comes back to me.”

After: “The business has greater structure and accountability.”

Before: “I want to grow.”

After: “I understand what needs to change before I grow.”

Before: “I make decisions based on what feels right.”

After: “I can use information to make better decisions.”

Before: “The business is consuming me.”

After: “I'm building a business that creates value beyond my daily effort.”

Stories

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The programme

So how do you make the shift?

Transformation requires more than information. It requires the opportunity to examine your business, test your thinking, apply what you learn and make different decisions.

LearnApplyQuestionReflectImplementOperate differently

The modules give you the frameworks, knowledge and practical tools to make the shift. They are not the destination. They are the vehicle that helps you build the capability to operate your business differently.

01 · Clarity

Help me understand where I am going.

Know where your business is going and what deserves your attention.

  1. 01

    The Entrepreneur Mindset

    What it takes, the mindset and the motive of an entrepreneur.

  2. 02

    Fear & Vision

    Facing fear, the big motivation, your business purpose and vision.

  3. 03

    Personal Finance & The Abundant Entrepreneur

    Why businesses succeed and fail, and your big why.

02 · Money

Help me manage the financial engine of my business.

Understand what your numbers are telling you.

  1. 04

    How I Make Money in My Business

    Business types, how money works, making your business an asset.

  2. 05

    Accounting, Part 1

    Revenue vs profit, costing and pricing, basic financial statements.

  3. 06

    Working Capital

    Cash flow, cash conversion, short-term financing, suppliers and stock.

  4. 07

    Taxes

    VAT, PAYE, withholding and corporation tax.

  5. 08

    Accounting, Part 2

    Reading performance, valuing your business, paying yourself.

03 · Structure

Help me build a business that runs beyond me.

Systems, processes and accountability.

  1. 09

    Structure & Strategy

    Structures, managing employees, company culture, allocating resources.

  2. 10

    Legal

    Forms of business, investors, protecting your IP, contracts.

04 · Decisions

Help me make better business decisions.

Evaluate opportunities with better information.

  1. 11

    Design Thinking (The Big Opportunity)

    Identifying your opportunity, research, the unique idea.

  2. 12

    Raising Capital

    Forms and costs of capital, structures, early-stage vs growth capital.

05 · Growth

Help me build towards sustainable growth.

Grow from a stronger foundation.

  1. 13

    Marketing

    Value proposition, marketing your business, building your brand.

  2. 14

    Digital Media Marketing

    Social media strategy, content, digital advertising, websites.

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The experience

More than a class

  • Learn from experienced practitioners.
  • Work through practical business challenges.
  • Apply ideas to your own business.
  • Learn alongside other entrepreneurs.
  • Build relationships and perspective beyond your own business.
  • Turn insight into action.

This experience is for you if…

  • You already have a business and want to operate it more intentionally.
  • You need greater clarity about what comes next.
  • You want to understand your numbers and make better financial decisions.
  • Your business has become too dependent on you.
  • You are ready to introduce stronger systems and structure.
  • You want to grow, but know that growth requires more than simply increasing sales.
  • You are willing to examine how you currently operate and do things differently.

This may not be for you if…

  • It is a quick business idea you are looking for.
  • You want someone else to run your business for you.
  • You are looking for a shortcut or get-rich-quick formula.
  • You are not ready to apply what you learn.

15,000+

Built on years of work with over 15,000 entrepreneurs

Centonomy Entrepreneur is not a new idea. It is the expression of years of working with entrepreneurs and understanding the challenges involved in building businesses in our environment.

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Dates

Meet us. Try a class. Then begin.

Most owners start with a conversation. Come to Entrepreneur Chats, sit in on the trial class, and join the February intake once you have seen how we work.

  • Live on ZoomOne class a week, online. All times are East Africa Time, so you can join from anywhere.
  • You choose the slotWednesday 6:00pm to 9:00pm EAT, or Saturday 9:00am to 12:00 noon EAT.
  • Three intakes a yearFebruary, June and September. June and September dates will be advised.
  • NITA recognisedYou receive the Centonomy Entrepreneur Certificate.
  1. 9Jan 2027
    Meet the teamEntrepreneur Chats

    Are you in business, or in busyness? Four founders on moving from working in your business to building it. 9:30am to 1:00pm, at Apollo Centre, Westlands, or on Zoom. Early bird KES 1,000.

    Details and registration
  2. 26Jan 2027
    Try a classTrial class

    Meet the facilitator, experience our approach and see how we deliver the programme.

    Registration link coming soon
  3. 3Feb 2027
    Start the programmeClasses begin

    Register for the February intake and start building a business that works differently.

    Register for class
Early registration reward

Register early and KES 5,000 comes off your last instalment

Register by 30 November for the February 2027 intake. As a thank-you for committing early, your third instalment drops from KES 15,000 to KES 10,000.

Claim your reward Ask Frida how it works with your payment plan.

Centonomy EntrepreneurFebruary 2027 intake

Registration
KES 2,000
1st instalment
KES 25,000
2nd instalment
KES 25,000
3rd instalment
KES 15,000
Early registration reward
− 5,000
3rd instalment you pay
KES 10,000
Total
KES 62,000

your reward: KES 5,000!

Register by 30.11.2026

The investment

KES 67,000, paid the way that suits your month

KES 2,000 registration and KES 65,000 tuition. International participants: USD 620 in total, including registration and tuition.

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USD 620 in total, payable by PayPal. Frida will send you the payment details on WhatsApp.

  1. Registrationbefore module 1KES 2,000
  2. 1st instalmentbefore module 1KES 25,000
  3. 2nd instalmentbefore module 5KES 25,000
  4. 3rd instalmentbefore module 9 · KES 10,000 if you register by 30 NovemberKES 15,000
TotalKES 67,000
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Real people, quick replies

Still deciding? Ask Frida.

Centonomy Entrepreneur: +254 700 801 112 · frida@centonomy.com

What is the Centonomy Entrepreneur experience?

A 14-week practical experience that helps entrepreneurs examine and change how they understand, manage and grow their businesses. The modules cover money, marketing, mindset, legal, people and business structures.

When does the next cohort start?

The next experience begins on 3 February 2027. It runs for 14 weeks, one module per week.

When and how are classes held?

Classes are held online via Zoom once a week for 3 hours. You choose your preferred slot: Wednesday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, or Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All class times are in East Africa Time (EAT).

Can I join if I am in the diaspora?

Yes. Classes are held online via Zoom, so you can join from the diaspora. The class times are in East Africa Time (EAT).

What if I miss a class?

Every session is recorded and shared after class. You can also make up for a missed module by attending the equivalent live class in the next intake.

How do I register?

You can explore your next step by taking our Business Growth Check or registering your interest. Our team will guide you through the process to secure your spot.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon completion you receive the Centonomy Entrepreneur Certificate, recognised by NITA, the National Industrial Training Authority.

Who facilitates the programme?

The programme is facilitated by subject matter experts who are themselves entrepreneurs. They bring both technical knowledge and firsthand experience of the Kenyan and East African business environment. This is not an academic programme: it is practical, real, and grounded.

What support do I get between sessions?

You get access to a WhatsApp group for your cohort, interactive sessions with trainers, and direct access to expert facilitators throughout the programme.

What else do I get beyond the modules?

Access to the Centonomy Mentorship Programme (mentors who are successful entrepreneurs), membership of the Centonomy Alumni network across East Africa, and class recordings shared after every session.

Can I ask about a later intake?

We have three intakes a year: February, June and September. The next experience starts on 3 February 2027. Exact dates for the June and September intakes will be advised. Register your interest and the team can guide you.

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