Airbnb CEO: ‘Spirit of entrepreneurship in Nairobi similar to Silicon Valley’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 You don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to build the next great company, says Brian Chesky.
Meet the Boss: Jeremy Johnson, CEO, Andela Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 August 2015 Jeremy Johnson is CEO of Andela, a company that trains young African software developers and matches them with top international companies.
Start-up snapshot: Turning coconut waste into an energy source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2015 Kencoco makes charcoal briquettes from recycled coconut waste.
Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky shares how he built a $25bn business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2015 ‘A lot of people look at Airbnb and see us as an overnight success, but it wasn’t at all like that.’
Obama in Kenya: A weekend to remember Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2015 Our Nairobi-based journalist shares her experiences from US President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya last week.
What it takes to run an airline in East Africa: The story of Safarilink Aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2015 The downturn in tourist numbers to Kenya is affecting all players.
Telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa on the role of woman entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2015 ‘Africa’s future growth is tied to the success of its women,’ argues Strive Masiyiwa.
Healthcare start-up connects rural patients with global network of specialists Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2015 Health-E-Net gives patients in under-served areas access to high-quality medical second opinions.
Nigerian entrepreneur talks about building a pan-African education brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 July 2015 We talk to Princewill Omorogiuwa, founder of the Simon Page College of Marketing.
Why Kenya’s remote town of Lodwar is attracting interest from airlines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 July 2015 A combination of commercial ventures, scientific projects and tourism are attracting people to Lodwar.
How Obama inspired a mobile bar business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2015 Brian Owango built a successful business by mixing drinks.
Meet the Boss: John Buckley, MD, Safarilink Aviation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 July 2015 John Buckley is co-founder and managing director of Safarilink Aviation, a Kenyan airline that operates scheduled and private charter flights to popular tourist destinations across East Africa.
American investor shares experiences working with African entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 July 2015 Talking early-stage investment with Village Capital’s Ross Baird.
Defiant return of Nairobi’s Westgate Shopping Mall Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2015 The Westgate Shopping Mall, the scene of a deadly terror attack two years ago, is set to re-open this Saturday.
