Social entrepreneur sees opportunities for private healthcare in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 April 2013 “We want to become the biggest chain of maternity hospitals in East Africa,” says Nick Pearson, Jacaranda Health founder and managing director.
Interview: Running a snack food business in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 April 2013 “The Kenyan consumer is extremely sophisticated and that means manufacturers have to keep up.”
‘A business needs to grow step by step,’ says Kenyan tech entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 April 2013 “A lot of entrepreneurs are losing focus and directing their energies towards getting funding from venture capitalists.”
Two entrepreneurs looking to transform agriculture through solar-powered irrigation Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Charles Nichols and Samir Ibrahim, founders of SunCulture.
How Suzie Wokabi is building her African-based cosmetics company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi catches up with Suzie Wokabi, the founder of one of Kenya’s first local cosmetics companies.
Entrepreneur interview: Why returning to Kenya to start a business was the right move Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Sam Wanjohi, founder of Kenya’s Foresight Interiors.
Invest enough time in developing your business plan, says Burundi-based ICT entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2013 Thierry Ntako, CEO of Open-IT, talks about his plans for business expansion and the pros and cons of doing business in Burundi.
‘People don’t mind spending an extra buck for quality,’ says craft beer entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 April 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Aleem Ladak, founder and director of The Big Five Breweries Ltd.
‘Entrepreneurship is like being in the army,’ says filmmaker Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Daniel Prior, founder of Kenya’s Quite Bright Films.
How a US company is selling fashion accessories manufactured in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 March 2013 Della is a US-based fashion accessories brand that sells handcrafted bags and other items produced by seamstresses working in the village of Hohoe, Ghana.
‘I have not had a day off in six weeks,’ says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Seven Restaurants co-founder and renowned chef Kiran Jethwa
Former banker explains why he quit his job to bring Naked Pizza to Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 March 2013 “This is much more fun – I am doing something I am passionate about.”
‘Africa has come of age,’ says top businessman James Mwangi Published by Barnaby Simons on 19 March 2013 James Mwangi has transformed Equity Bank into East and Central Africa’s largest bank
Entrepreneur watch: Microbrewery competing with multinational players Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 March 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Alan Murungi, founder of Kenya’s first boutique brewery business.