Bringing MAC cosmetics to Kenya a dream come true for local entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 November 2014 After trying for many years to launch the MAC brand in Kenya, Joyce Gikunda has finally reached her goal.
The coffee shop that keeps Silicon Savannah caffeinated Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2014 Pete’s Coffee keeps Nairobi’s technology entrepreneurs caffeinated as they work on building their start-ups.
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
Building a tea and avocado empire in Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 How we made it in Africa looks at Tanzanian company Tatepa’s tea and avocado empire.
Made in Kenya: Pharmaceutical firm has pan-African ambitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Kenya’s Dawa Limited wants to expand its reach across 30 African countries.
An East African manufacturer’s journey from modest start-up to listed company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Flame Tree Group has ambitions to become a pan-African player.
Meet the Boss: Ajay Patel, MD, Dawa Limited Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 October 2014 Ajay Patel answers our questions.
Entrepreneur explains why it is easier to be successful in Kenya than India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 October 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Indian businessman Sriram Bharatam.
No separation between work and pleasure in Lagos, says start-up coach Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 October 2014 “I think the best thing about Nigeria, specifically Lagos, is the energy of the work culture.”
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
Affordable housing: Nigeria’s big challenge also a ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Nigeria ranks among the top five nations globally where low-income families struggle to access affordable housing.
Rabbit farming a winner for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2014 “We are making more money from rabbits than what cattle farmers make.”
Akili Dada – grooming young women to become movers and shakers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2014 Akili Dada seeks to address the need for greater representation of women in leadership roles in Africa.
Ex-banker trades cushy Bank of America job for the family business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 October 2014 “Here I can be a big fish in a small pond.”
