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.
Fish in East Africa: Among world’s greatest food ‘supply-demand imbalances’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2023 Africa’s fish industry faces a significant supply-demand discrepancy, with aquaculture poised to fill the gap as demand continues to grow across the continent.
Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 4 April 2023 Exploring the commercial strategy of Roam, an electric motorcycle manufacturer in Kenya.
Kenyan entrepreneur leaves Nation Media Group for gooseberry venture Published by Peter Changtoek on 30 March 2023 Viola Maina founded Gooseberry Delight Limited, a Kenyan company specialising in creating products from the underutilised gooseberry fruit.
$770 per acre: Why Kenyan farmers are turning to sunflowers Published by Nathan Ombuni on 28 March 2023 Kenyan farmer Marystella Wabwoba sells her sunflower oil at $3.08 for half a litre.
BuuPass: Digitalising East Africa’s transportation industry Published by Antony Maina on 24 March 2023 Talking business with the founders of BuuPass.
M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge Published by Seth Onyango on 23 February 2023 The African mobile money giant is looking to replicate its African success in new markets as the global demand for seamless, fast and affordable remittance services heats up.
