From solar irons to shavers, off-grid power push aims to light up incomes Published by Isaiah Esipisu on 6 March 2018 African renewable energy fund backs businesses that aim to cut up-front costs of clean power.
Kenya: Distressed asset real estate investing – is now the time to be buying? Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2018 Fusion Capital director of real estate discusses opportunities to look out for.
The journey so far: Kenfield Griffith, CEO, mSurvey Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2018 ‘We believe customer loyalty is critical to the success of any business; and that can only be achieved by obtaining feedback.’
Kenya: Young people are rediscovering that farming can pay Published by Caroline Wambui on 20 February 2018 Poor job prospects and low pay in cities are pushing young people to return home and take up farming.
Kenya’s flower producers eye US market Published by Daniel Schearf on 13 February 2018 Flower producers are hoping direct flights set to open between Nairobi and New York could help them put down roots in the US.
Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond Published by Joshua Oigara on 9 February 2018 Head of Kenya-based KCB Group looks at the industry’s future.
How Kenya’s Selina Wamucii is empowering smallholder farmers through mobile tech Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 January 2018 Selina Wamucii is a mobile-driven business-to-business sourcing platform for fresh produce from smallholder farmers in rural Kenya.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Listen: Nairobi-based entrepreneur on starting a business with your own money Published by Staff Writer on 15 December 2017 ‘A lot of companies seek funding too early,’ says Audrey Cheng, founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Financing innovative technology solutions to power Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2017 Off-grid energy company M-Kopa secures significant funding from Stanbic Bank.
Providing credit in Kenya: What we can learn from this microfinance company Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2017 For the vast majority of people in sub-Saharan Africa, a traditional bank loan is simply not an option.
Kenya: The entrepreneur who took a chance with starting a chocolate brand Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 1 December 2017 Jazeera Suwani is carving a niche for herself by producing artisan chocolates for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.
The journey so far: Eli Pollak, founder and CEO, Apollo Agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2017 ‘There is a temptation to conflate going to conferences, with the hard work that comes with understanding your customers and building your team.’
Startup snapshot: Slow economic growth the biggest risk for market research firm Published by Justin Probyn on 13 November 2017 ‘We were competing with big names such as Nielsen, Ispos, and Ecobank Research.’
