Tapping Africa’s $180bn internet economy opportunity Published by Alison Buckholtz and Ken Oloo on 12 November 2020 Africa’s internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent’s GDP by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion to its economy.
Taking on the multinationals: Kenyan entrepreneur provides snapshot of her home and personal care products company Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 November 2020 We speak to Shirlene Nafula, CEO of Crystal River Products, a Kenyan company that manufactures home and personal care products.
Kenyan entrepreneur adapts courier company to changing business environment Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 November 2020 Crosstown Courier is a Kenyan company that delivers food to corporate clients. In addition, the business offers moving services to both companies and individuals. Founder and CEO Jimmy Tune answers our questions.
A wild ride: CEO shares his experiences of building a company that finances motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa Published by Sven Hugo on 20 October 2020 Tugende provides financing to motorcycle taxis drivers – known as boda-bodas – in Uganda through a lease-to-own agreement.
Kenyan company using insect larvae to make animal feed and fertiliser Published by Nelly Murungi on 8 October 2020 Ecodudu is a Kenyan company which manufactures organic fertiliser and animal feed from insect larvae.
From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa Published by Betsy G Henderson on 6 October 2020 Charlie Tryon, CEO of investment firm Maris Ltd., talks investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and reveals his thoughts about doing business in frontier markets such as Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
American entrepreneur establishes furniture brand in Kenya Published by Ann Ngengere on 2 October 2020 “I did extensive research on several ideas and industries and saw promise in the furniture market,” says Eric Kouskalis, co-founder of Moko.
Bee Happy: Interview with founder of Kenyan honey business Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 September 2020 Bee Happy Enterprises is a Kenyan company involved in bee farming and the production of honey-related products.
The story behind Nairobi’s Café Deli restaurant chain Published by Sven Hugo on 23 September 2020 Talking business with Café Deli founder Obado Obadoh.
Reporter returns to Kenya and a new Covid reality Published by Ruud Elmendorp on 23 September 2020 After five months in supposedly virus-free Tanzania, I came home to Kenya where preventive measures are everywhere.
Kenyan company provides an alternative to firewood using agricultural waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 September 2020 BrightGreen Renewable Energy reduces the cost of cooking by producing eco-friendly charcoal briquettes under the MOTO brand.
How Africa can manufacture to meet its own pharmaceutical needs Published by Janet Byaruhanga on 16 September 2020 African manufacturers, currently operating in small fragmented markets, cannot compete with their Asian counterparts that operate in vastly larger markets and therefore enjoy economies of scale.
‘Me I love Nairobi’: Kenyan entrepreneur explains how she built lifestyle brand Peperuka Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 September 2020 Peperuka is a Kenyan company which designs and manufactures apparel and home decor items that incorporate quirky statements such as “Me I love Nairobi”.
How a Kenyan flower producer weathered the Covid-19 storm Published by Gloria Mwaniga on 2 September 2020 Equator Flowers, a cut-flower producer in Western Kenya, reworked its business model to survive Covid-19 and its lasting effects on trade and business.
