Kenyeh E Ndomahina is the event manager of the DE Kona Lodge Hotel situated in Freetown, Sierra Leone. During her four year tenure, she has proven herself to the management of the hotel. Kenyeh finished her high school at the Limount College and since then she has been managing De Kona Lodge Hotel. Nevertheless, she plans on pursuing her education in order to sharpen her skillset for the business. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with her Dad.
1. When did you start your entrepreneurial journey and how was it?
I started my journey as an entrepreneur at the age of 19, after my high school education. It was the toughest decision I have ever made, I took the risk and sacrificed everything.
2. What are the challenges you face in your business?
The challenges I face in my office are from my staff, some of them are not happy that I’m running the business because I’m a young woman who they believe has no business knowledge. The challenges I face is that, there are other business centres who also create interesting concepts to make a difference in society.
3. What are your future plans for your business?
I want to make the De Kona Lodge one of the best hotels in Sierra Leone and also create the avenue to employ more young people.
4. Do you have any competition?
Yes, I do have a lot of competition.
5. What advice do you have to the youth?
My advice to the youth is for them to challenge themselves, take risks, believe in themselves, have a vision, face their fears, learn from their mistakes and set their goals. Being a successful entrepreneur takes a lot of hard work and perseverance.
AUTHOR:
Marian Sarian Scotland-Nicol is a 3rd year student Business Administration major at the Institute of Public Administration and Management at the University of Sierra Leone. She is also a Make-up artist, marketer for Home-made furniture and a plus size model.
