Blackjack Jeans: Kenyan turns small idea into a promising business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2016 ‘The jeans market in East Africa is worth several billions of shillings. I only need to get 10% of that market,’ says Andrew Kio.
Kenyan businessman aiming big with bicycle assembly plant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2016 Having set up an innovative bicycle financing model, Wycliffe Waweru is now venturing into manufacturing.
Meet the Boss: James Craske, country manager Kenya, Yara International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2016 ‘You can make a mistake, just don’t make the same mistake twice.’
How this Norwegian fertiliser company plans to grow in Uganda and Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2016 An office and a telephone not enough to boost profits.
‘Not too late to build FMCG brands in East Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2016 Kenyan company taking on the big boys with household cleaning products.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
The real estate company on the lookout for Kenya’s next property hot spots Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 July 2016 Solomon Wangwe is always on the lookout for raw, undeveloped land in the next up-and-coming location.
Brexit shakes Kenya’s logistics industry Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2016 ‘The Brexit gives Kenya an opportunity to diversify its export markets and seek new opportunities outside our traditional markets.’
Brexit: Cheaper UK expats… and other small, possible silver linings for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 5 July 2016 Odgers Berndtson’s CEO for sub-Saharan Africa shares what Brexit could mean for expats and study permits.
Tullow Oil to ramp up activity in Kenya and looks to SMEs for partnership Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016 Tullow Oil is set to intensify drilling activities in Kenya towards the end of this year, with plans to produce ‘early oil’ by the second half of 2017.
Kenyan entrepreneur designing stylish, productive workspaces Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 July 2016 A growing number of companies are recognising how the layout and look of their offices can impact the productivity of employees.
My big break: Starting a business with my friends Published by Standard Chartered on 21 June 2016 Entrepreneur Virji Kerai on how a shared vision led to the creation of one of Kenya’s leading construction companies.
American entrepreneur shares lessons learned from running a business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2016 Audrey Cheng discusses her company and shares some observations about Kenya’s business environment.
Meet the Boss: Hassan Bashir, CEO, Takaful Africa Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 Hassan Bashir had to overcome numerous challenges to get where he is today.