Meet the Boss: George Odo, MD for East Africa, AfricInvest Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2016 Private equity boss shares what keeps him awake at night, and why he has been successful in business.
Plastics – boring for some, but a thriving business for this East African company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2016 Silafrica has built a successful business from plastics, and is seeing plenty of scope for future growth.
Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016 Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.
mSurvey wants to solve Africa’s data challenge. Here’s how Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2016 The technology provides a direct channel for organisations to gather insight into people – particularly in emerging markets.
Kenyan entrepreneur ventures into competitive processed meat industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 August 2016 Peter Njonjo’s business was inspired by backyard barbecues with his friends.
Family-owned group says it doesn’t get too attached to its businesses Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2016 ‘We are quite comfortable to start businesses, grow them, and sell them… To us, that is our family business,’ says Akshay Shah of East Africa’s Sumaria Group.
Kenyan pharmacy chain: Why have one store, when you can have five? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2016 ‘There is always room for growth,’ says Roselyn Anyango, co-founder of Neem Pharmacy.
Making sense of recent turmoil in Kenya’s banking industry Published by Robert MacPherson on 4 August 2016 Recent bank failures in Kenya incite anxiety over possible systemic challenges.
Move over South Africa: Kenya now Africa’s largest source of intra-regional investment Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2016 Last year Kenyan companies replaced South Africa’s as the largest intra-African investor group.
Kenya’s SportPesa sees Premier League team sponsorship as ‘the best marketing tool’ Published by Alfonce Mbizwo on 26 July 2016 SportPesa, the Kenya-based online sports betting company, recently signed a multi-million pound deal to sponsor English Premier League side Hull City AFC.
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.
