Start-up snapshot: Roof tiles that do the job of solar panels (and more) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 June 2015 Tony Nyagah is co-founder and CEO of Strauss Energy, a Kenya-based start-up that manufactures energy-generating roofing tiles.
How a Kenyan husband and wife team built a promising food business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2015 ‘The potential in the food industry is unlimited. People will never stop eating,” says Classic Foods CEO.
Solar company finds success by following ‘sell first, build later’ principle Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 June 2015 ‘Don’t try to develop the whole business, instead start selling immediately, see how the customer reacts, and learn from that.’
Gap between graduate skills and what is required by industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2015 Employers often complain of half-baked graduates, whilst young people struggle to find jobs.
Energy entrepreneur reveals just how tough it is to build a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2015 “The start-up process is very tough,” says entrepreneur Edward Kinyanjui.
Wal-Mart subsidiary Massmart discusses its entry into Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2015 “We won’t be beaten on price,” says Massmart Africa director Mark Turner.
Start-up snapshot: A sanitation company with a unique business model Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2015 “This is a pretty new model for sanitation,” says Andrew Foote, co-founder of Sanivation.
Kenya attracting growing interest from foreign retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2015 Botswana’s largest grocery chain, Choppies, recently announced that it plans to acquire 10 stores of a Kenyan mid-tier retailer Ukwala Supermarket.
Why investors shouldn’t always ignore fragile states Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2015 “The gap between what people from the outside perceive and the reality on the ground is massive.”
Six Tanzanian companies taking advantage of a changing economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 June 2015 Tanzania-based businesses riding on the country’s emerging opportunities.
Unrealistic to emulate Mark Zuckerberg, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “If your entrepreneurial dream is to be a billionaire in two years, you are being unrealistic.”
Connecting with young Kenyans via the Sheng urban language Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “These 20-year-old kids will have purchasing power tomorrow. Sheng is the language to use to resonate with them.”
Meet the Boss: Jake Cusack, managing partner, CrossBoundary Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 June 2015 “You will never be satisfied by some external accomplishment.”
M-Changa: Modernising traditional fundraising in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 June 2015 A local tech start-up is adding a touch of modernity to an age-old practice.