Author Archive | Nelly Murungi

Meet the Boss: Nick Langford, Country Head Kenya, Rendeavour

By Nelly Murungi on '23 May 2017' in Meet the Boss

'No worthwhile business is ever done after 10:00 in the evening,' says property development boss.

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Rhino campaign: Kenyan wildlife conservancy partners with dating app Tinder

By Nelly Murungi on '8 May 2017' in Media, Sports & Entertainment, Tourism & Leisure

Sudan, the 43-year-old northern white rhino, has joined dating app Tinder.

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Student housing – sub-Saharan Africa’s next big opportunity?

By Nelly Murungi on '18 April 2017' in Business Focus, Education, Property

Demand for new purpose-built student accommodation across sub-Saharan Africa is anticipated to exceed 500,000 beds over the next five years.

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Winging it: The man behind Nairobi’s first chicken wings only fast-food joint

By Nelly Murungi on '1 April 2017' in Consumer Goods, Entrepreneur watch, Kenya

Paul Kihiko on the ups and downs of the restaurant business.

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Five companies using technology to deliver greater convenience to Kenyans

By Nelly Murungi on '21 March 2017' in ICT, Kenya

The increasingly busy lifestyles of Kenya’s middle class is driving demand for greater convenience.

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Meet the Boss: Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells

By Nelly Murungi on '16 March 2017' in Meet the Boss

'I find the new world post Brexit and Trump to be challenging emotionally and business wise.'

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First impressions of east Africa’s largest shopping mall

By Nelly Murungi on '28 February 2017' in Kenya, Property, Retail

Although some stores were still closed, many are already trading – predominantly fashion outlets and restaurants.

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Achieving success in magazine publishing: The story of Couture Africa

By Nelly Murungi on '22 February 2017' in Entrepreneur watch, Kenya, Media, Sports & Entertainment

Kenyan businesswoman Olive Gachara knows all too well that building a media business from scratch is no mean feat.

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No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa

By Nelly Murungi on '1 February 2017' in Foreign investment, Property, Tourism & Leisure

Tune Hotels keeps room costs down by offering what it calls a 'limited service' – only the bare necessities.

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Founders of Kenyan on-demand laundry service talk business and lessons learned

By Nelly Murungi on '26 January 2017' in Entrepreneur watch, ICT, Kenya

'You are better growing slower and better, than faster and shoddy,' says Femi Odunuga, co-founder of Kisafi.

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How Becky Ndegwa stumbled upon her successful traditional blanket business

By Nelly Murungi on '23 January 2017' in Consumer Goods, Entrepreneur watch, Kenya, Manufacturing

The product has found its way into the hands of well-known personalities such as Oprah and Don Moen.

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Influencer marketing: How Kenyan brands are partnering with celebs and bloggers

By Nelly Murungi on '17 January 2017' in Business Focus, Kenya, Media, Sports & Entertainment

Lately Kenyan brands have been partnering with influencers to connect to customers in authentic ways.

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Kenya’s developing retail market makes way for global brands

By Nelly Murungi on '15 December 2016' in Business Focus, Kenya, Retail

The average value of consumer spending has risen by up to 67% in the last five years.

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Tapping into Nairobi’s growing fitness trend

By Nelly Murungi on '5 December 2016' in Entrepreneur watch, Kenya

Reform Cycling and Strength Studio uses technology to set itself apart from an increasing number of competitors.

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The growing real estate market at the foot of Mount Kenya

By Nelly Murungi on '30 November 2016' in Business Focus, Kenya, Property, Tourism & Leisure

A series of new developments are underway.

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