Ugandan skin-care brand seeking to steal market share from multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 April 2016 ‘We are trying to change people’s mindsets by giving them international standards – but produced locally.’
Tech company changing the way aid organisations operate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 April 2016 ‘I have an MBA, but I learnt more in the first two months of running this business than I did in business school,’ says Matt Berg, CEO of Ona.
Ugandan juice company capitalising on abundance of cheap fruit Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 April 2016 ‘I saw an opportunity to do value addition and make natural fruit juices,’ says Sam Turyatunga, founder of Uhuru Fruit Drinks.
How Sharon Njavika commercialised her DIY hair-care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 April 2016 Going into business was a ‘very haphazard decision’ for Sharon Njavika.
Mother-son duo see untapped retail opportunities in Kenyan satellite towns Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 April 2016 ‘Some of these towns are becoming middle and upper class, but the businesses that serve these places are not up to par with the tastes and expectations of the new consumers.’
Footwear company discusses the opportunities it sees in Kenyan market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 April 2016 ‘We see potential in Kenya’s shoe market, but to capture the opportunities we will need big money.’
How Zucchini Greengrocers found its niche in fresh produce Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 March 2016 Kenyan retailer adding more products to become a ‘gourmet store’.
Manufacturing solar panels in East Africa: Rising demand, but challenges remain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2016 ‘If I told my wife I am going to set up another solar factory somewhere in Africa, she will either divorce me or kill me,’ says Haijo Kuper, MD of solar panel maker Solinc.
Kenyan fruit juice maker sees potential in children’s market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2016 ‘Some 50% of the population here are young people – that is an opportunity.’
Kenya: Five emerging consumer companies looking to challenge incumbents Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 March 2016 Young companies on the move.
Theft remains a challenge for East African retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 March 2016 Although supermarkets have made strides to combat theft, it continues to be a headache.
How Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi inspired this nail-care business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2016 Nduta Kinuthia was so inspired by her former boss, that she left a job at his company to venture out on her own.
Seeing opportunities for private hospitals in off-the-beaten-track locations Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 March 2016 Dr Abdi Mohamed is making healthcare investments in Kenya’s northeastern region.
Entrepreneur capitalises on unmet demand for natural hair-care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 March 2016 How Michelle Ntalami started her own hair-care brand.