Why this investment firm backed a luxury farming product from Kenya Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2024 In 2021, private equity firm Adenia backed a Kenyan farm producing a niche product that managing partner Alexis Caude equates to a luxury item.
Room for growth in Kenya’s modern retail sector Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2024 Over 70% of goods are still purchased from informal, small stores rather than from air-conditioned supermarkets.
From solar power to luxury roses: Investor discusses opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2024 Alexis Caude, managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, shares his investment insights.
3D printed homes in Kenya: A future blueprint for affordable housing? Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 November 2023 Near the town of Kilifi on the Kenyan coast, stand 10 unique homes, not built by hand, but printed using a giant 3D concrete printer.
Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2023 While many real estate developers avoid affordable housing, Johannesburg-based IHS has crafted a profitable model for such projects in South Africa and beyond.
Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 October 2023 Villgro Africa CEO talks about investment opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically in areas such as AI, supply chain, and medical diagnostic devices.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur built a private schools business Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 August 2023 Private education is big business in Kenya. We speak to the founder of St. Bakhita School about how she started and grew the company.
Teaching teachers: Entrepreneur spots gap in Africa’s education sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 August 2023 Entrepreneur Alim Ladha’s Instill Education is addressing sub-Saharan Africa’s need for 17 million teachers by 2030.
From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser Published by Peter Changtoek on 7 July 2023 Mohdhar Mohamed founded Morganics and Allied Ltd, a company that transforms seaweed into organic fertiliser, offering an affordable alternative for farmers.
Kenya: Food entrepreneur spots business potential in gluten-free market Published by Atieno Odera on 6 July 2023 Mary Karoki, founder of Onja Foods in Kenya, has responded to growing health concerns and dietary needs by developing Uji, a unique gluten-free flour.
Unlocking the potential of African restaurant brands with Leonard Mudachi Published by Terser Adamu on 15 June 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Leonard Mudachi about investing in African restaurant and retail brands.
Kenyan entrepreneur profits from potatoes Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 June 2023 Founder of Wedgehut Foods shares her journey of capitalising on a gap that emerged in the market.
The journey of establishing a dried fruit business in Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2023 Talking business with the co-founder of Kenyan food company Burton & Bamber.
Kenyan chemicals business targets growing construction, leather industries Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 May 2023 Founder of Chemsols talks about about the initial challenges of setting up a chemical manufacturing business and how his company stands to profit from the burgeoning construction and leather industries in East Africa.