‘I believe in teaching somebody how to fish,’ says Kenya’s Chris Kirubi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 October 2013 Prominent businessman Chris Kirubi believes Africa has always shown opportunity for business.
Meet the Boss: Leon Ndubai, CEO, Indo-Africa Finance Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2013 “As Africans we can tackle our own problems and find solutions to our problems.”
Farming should be a priority for Africa, warns Kenya’s Chris Kirubi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2013 The continent needs modern methods and investments in agriculture to feed itself.
Hilton hotels sets its sights firmly on expansion across Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 October 2013 International hotel brands are capitalising on the growing demand for rooms across the continent.
‘I want to be in the oil and gas game,’ says Kenya’s Gina Din-Kariuki Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 October 2013 Businesswoman Gina Din-Kariuki invests in Kenya’s oil and gas industry.
Meet the Boss: Gina Din-Kariuki, founder and chairwoman, GDCC Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2013 Kenya’s Gina Din-Kariuki on growing a successful business and taking time out to enjoy life.
Business leaders discuss impact of Nairobi attack on investment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2013 Shopping mall developments continue despite terrorist attack in Kenya.
Private equity inflows will account for ‘half of FDI into East Africa in five years’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2013 East Africa is “an attractive destination” for private equity funding.
Kenyan startup offers buyers credit for a solar power system via mobile technology Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 October 2013 M-KOPA enables low income households to buy a d.light solar home system on an instalment basis.
Dubai investor expects ‘fast growth’ in Africa’s mid-market hotels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 October 2013 “Not everybody can afford $300 a night,” says Diar Capital founder as it moves into the mid-range hospitality market.
Hospitality group expects ‘to make a lot of money’ in West Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 September 2013 Mangalis Management is an African hospitality group that wants to put Africa on the map.
Somalia is ‘ripe for investment’, says Mogadishu hotel owner Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 “Home is the best. If you don’t build your country, no one else will build it, that is why I moved back to Somalia.”
Oil rich African countries will become complacent, economist warns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 September 2013 While GDP figures indicate growth, this does not necessarily translate into economic development.
Hotel investors scout new opportunities for expansion across Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2013 Despite the terrorist attack in Nairobi on the weekend, hotel groups met to discuss potential investments.