Former Kenyan banker driving to success in car hire business Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2016 Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Neither does Lesus Executive Car Hire, a vehicle hire company in Kenya.
Three myths about China in Kenya Published by Apurva Sanghi and Dylan Conte Johnson on 26 May 2016 Many fear that China spells doom for the Kenyan economy.
Kenya: Talking shopping malls and why local designers need to be supported Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2016 The Hub Karen’s manager Jonathan Yach explains why there is still space for more such shopping centres in Nairobi, despite recent talks of a glut.
Power privatisation: Kenya case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 5 May 2016 In our series on privatisation in Africa, we look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. This week we look at Kenya.
Well-paid executive quits job, buys Unilever juice brand, and starts own business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2016 Bernard Njoroge quit his US$10,000-a-month job to reintroduce a juice brand that had been off the shelves for nearly two decades.
Former Citi banker sees opportunities in agribusiness financing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Ivan Mbowa, co-founder and CEO of Umati Captial, talks about his company.
Industrial real estate in Kenya – poised for take-off? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Stakeholders argue that industrial property has often been overlooked as an investment opportunity.
Why most Kenyans don’t shop with their mobile phones Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2016 Some 95% of Kenyan consumers still pay with cash in a retail environment, while only 12% make use of mobile money, and just 2% use credit or debit cards.
Opinion: East Africa on the way to plugging its infrastructure gap Published by Andrew Ross on 22 April 2016 ‘East Africa has exceptional growth potential and, coupled with the collaborative opportunities within the EAC, the time for international construction firms to get involved is now.’
Top designer finds new home in East Africa following European economic crash Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2016 ‘We were making large profits but suddenly in 2008 the European economy crashed and Ireland was badly affected.’
Kenya got oil: what next? Published by Apurva Sanghi and Harun Onder on 21 April 2016 Has Kenyan oil been overrated?
Kenyan golf resort development popular among women buyers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 April 2016 At the foothills of Africa’s second-highest mountain, Kenyan developer Ronald Ndegwa is building a multimillion-dollar leisure development targeted at high-income buyers.
Opportunities for African companies to do business with Chinese counterparts Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016 Chinese companies particularly need legal, tax, human resources and communications services from local organisations.
How this French smartphone company is luring consumers in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 April 2016 Strategies for competing in a cutthroat market.
