Watch out M-Pesa. The sudden rise of Tangaza Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 March 2012 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Oscar Ikinu, co-founder of Kenya’s fast-growing mobile money platform Tangaza.
Gas company sees opportunity in Kenya’s ‘kadogo’ economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2012 “Many multinationals for a long time assumed that the people at the base of the pyramid cannot be served and that they are not a viable market.”
Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2010 Kenyan honey producer, Honey Care Africa, has trained thousands of small-scale farmers to practice commercial beekeeping. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Sony Ericsson boss speaks about African expansion plans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2010 Last week global mobile phone manufacturer, Sony Ericsson, relaunched its products into the Kenya market after being absent for several years.
East African Breweries follows in SABMiller footsteps with Sudan brewery Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 August 2010 East African Breweries Ltd is set to establish a brewery in Southern Sudan. EABL plans to build a 700,000 hectolitre (hl) plant in Juba, Southern Sudan, which can be expanded to 1 million hl.
ICT entrepreneur looking to conquer Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 August 2010 At 35, Ken Njoroge is running one of the most respected mid-sized companies in Kenya.
Southern Sun takes over operations of Nairobi hotel Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 August 2010 African hotel group, Southern Sun, has taken over operations of the Holiday Inn Nairobi, re-launching the city hotel as the Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi.
Kenya Airways launches Angola route Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2010 Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has launched flights to Luanda, Angola.
Growing demand for retail space in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2010 The increasing purchasing power among Kenya’s growing middle class is driving demand for the construction of more shopping centres.
Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 As the high season for Kenya’s tourism industry sets in, Dinfin Mulupi interviews John Cleave, chairman of the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association
The man behind Kenya’s $650 million golf estate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 Thika Greens Limited is busy transforming a piece of farmland into a world-class real estate development. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Charles Kibiru, chief executive officer of the company.
Banking on Kenya’s women Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2010 When a group of ambitious professional women set up the Kenya Women Finance Trust in 1981, they had no idea that it would one day grow into a financial services giant.
Tourism industry on alert ahead of referendum Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2010 The Kenya Tourist Board has moved to dispel fears and reassure tourists of their safety in the country ahead of Wednesday’s referendum.
East African Breweries acquires Tanzanian beer maker Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2010 East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has acquired a majority stake in Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) of Tanzania.