The jua kali sector – a safe haven for jobs in Kenya Published by Emmanuel Soroba on 5 July 2018 The industry contributes immensely towards the Kenyan economy.
The journey so far: Felix Mbugua, co-founder and CEO, Legibra Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 June 2018 ‘One has to work hard, smart and, more importantly, work with people.’
The journey so far: Gloria Michelle Otieno-Muka, CEO, Recours Four Kenya Consultants Limited Published by Justin Probyn on 21 June 2018 ‘I wish someone had told me how much strength one requires to start a business.’
Profit-making idea: Using tuk-tuks and digital tech to service low-income earners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2018 Africa’s public-transport constraints can be solved by innovating the tuk-tuk market, using an app, to make it user-friendly and safer for passengers.
The journey so far: Faith Kabira, founder and CEO, Aleezas Published by Nelly Murungi on 14 June 2018 ‘I wish I knew that entrepreneurship was the tougher mountain to climb than employment.’
Profit-making idea: Fuelling the future using clean energy Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2018 Africa’s challenge of delivering energy to every household could be solved by going off-grid.
The journey so far: Jyoti Mukherjee, CEO, Software Technologies Limited Published by Nelly Murungi on 31 May 2018 ‘No entrepreneur comes with a perfect manual of how to run his or her organisation.’
The journey so far: Jean-Philippe Kayobotsi, CEO, Brioche Café Bistro Published by Justin Probyn on 17 May 2018 ‘A good idea is not a guarantee of funding. It is important to know that in advance, not to be discouraged, but to be prepared.’
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Driving demand for affordable housing Published by Otavio Veras on 14 May 2018 The fastest-growing urban centres are the small towns with less than 300,000 people.
Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
The journey so far: Ian Henderson, MD, Superior Homes Kenya Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 May 2018 ‘The best way to learn is the hard way – through experience, just so long as it’s not too costly.’
The journey so far: Eunice Thirikwa Wafula, CEO, Talinda East Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 ‘Everything is doable and achievable as long as you’re ready to learn and trust the process.’
The journey so far: Ivan Mbowa, CEO, Umati Capital Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 April 2018 ‘The best business opportunities are those that address significant and untapped consumer demand.’
Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2018 Affordable housing options have not caught up with the rate of population growth and urban migration.