How Becky Ndegwa stumbled upon her successful traditional blanket business Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 January 2017 The product has found its way into the hands of well-known personalities such as Oprah and Don Moen.
Influencer marketing: How Kenyan brands are partnering with celebs and bloggers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 January 2017 Lately Kenyan brands have been partnering with influencers to connect to customers in authentic ways.
Tapping into Nairobi’s growing fitness trend Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 December 2016 Reform Cycling and Strength Studio uses technology to set itself apart from an increasing number of competitors.
The growing real estate market at the foot of Mount Kenya Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 November 2016 A series of new developments are underway.
The Kenyan pharmacy aiming to grow from 52 branches to 200 by the end of 2018 Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 November 2016 The story of Haltons Pharmacy.
Homegrown companies top list of east Africa’s best brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2016 A look at the Superbrands East Africa winners.
The Nairobi co-working space tempting start-ups away from coffee shops Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 October 2016 Setting up a successful co-working space is less straightforward than it seems.
Kenyan coffee company trying to win tea drinkers over Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 October 2016 Rockbern coffee is trying to grow its local market.
Beyond Nairobi: The real estate opportunity in Kenya’s counties Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 October 2016 Private equity and real estate company Fusion Capital on the first-mover advantage.
The Nairobi clothing store dressing its fourth generation of customers Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 September 2016 What has changed – and what hasn’t – since it opened in the 1950s.
Kenya’s developing retail market makes way for global brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 September 2016 The average value of consumer spending has risen by up to 67% in the last five years.
Farm to kiosk: Disrupting the way Nairobi’s informal traders buy produce Published by Nelly Murungi on 20 September 2016 Twiga Foods sees monthly revenue growth of 30%.
KCB talks about its sponsorship of Kenya’s version of Dragons’ Den Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 September 2016 The show, called Lions’ Den, launches next week.
Fashion blog and online store expands to brick-and-mortar outlet Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 September 2016 Commercialising Kenyan design