Kenya

Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges

Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2023

Kenya has the potential to become a major producer of consumer electronics, specifically televisions and refrigerators, to serve both the domestic and surrounding markets.

Building Kenya’s ‘Uber for ambulances’

Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2023

Flare is a Kenya-based technology company that connects emergency service providers with people in need of immediate assistance.

Unpacking the formal retail industry in Kenya and beyond

Published by Terser Adamu on 6 February 2023

In Episode #55 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Wambui Mbarire, CEO of the Retail Trade Association of Kenya.

Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2023

Pauline Koelbl, founder of investment firm ShEquity, talks about the firm’s investments and business opportunities in sectors ranging from fintech and agribusiness to healthcare.

Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 January 2023

Incofin Investment Management is about to launch its Water Access Acceleration Fund, which aims to capitalise on opportunities in the drinking water sector in Africa and Asia.

Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa

Published by Conrad Onyango on 20 January 2023

Elon Musk’s Starlink debut in Africa is sparking a battle for underserved customers in an already competitive internet market.

Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock

Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023

InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.

Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology

Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023

Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.

Starting an electric bus company in Kenya: An entrepreneur’s story

Published by Tom Collins on 11 December 2022

An interview with Jit Bhattacharya, co-founder and CEO of Kenyan electric vehicle company BasiGo.

Kenya: Education CEO eyes growth amid strong demand for tech skills

Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 November 2022

Snehar Shah, CEO of coding school Moringa, talks about demand for tech talent, expansion opportunities and students’ earning potential once they’ve completed a Moringa course.

Kenya: Electric motorbike and bus manufacturer bets on growing demand

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2022

Electric vehicle company Roam manufactures fully electric motorcycles and buses in Kenya.

Building a private school business in South Africa, Kenya and beyond

Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 November 2022

Chinezi Chijioke, CEO and co-founder of Nova Pioneer, talks about building the business, demand for private education in Africa and the impact of inflation on the group.

Profit-making idea: Traditional African vegetables in Kenya and Tanzania

Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2022

There is increasing interest in traditional African vegetables, particularly among wealthier consumers in cities.

Kenya: Entrepreneurs spot opportunity in fish and poultry value chains

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 October 2022

Keep IT Cool is a Kenyan food distribution and decentralised cold chain company.

Kenya

Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges

Building Kenya’s ‘Uber for ambulances’

Unpacking the formal retail industry in Kenya and beyond

Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein

Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector

Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa

Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock

Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology

Starting an electric bus company in Kenya: An entrepreneur’s story

Kenya: Education CEO eyes growth amid strong demand for tech skills

Kenya: Electric motorbike and bus manufacturer bets on growing demand

Building a private school business in South Africa, Kenya and beyond

Profit-making idea: Traditional African vegetables in Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya: Entrepreneurs spot opportunity in fish and poultry value chains

Agriculture: Three crops with big business potential in Nigeria and beyond

‘I was very scared, very nervous’: Zambian entrepreneur on starting a business

Entrepreneur turns Nigerian superfood into a global export business

Zambia: A fintech success story that began at a market in Kitwe

Zambia: The entrepreneur who sold her house to build a fintech business

Apples: The next big farming opportunity in Tanzania and beyond?

Nigerian entrepreneur among Africa’s top 10 business heroes

Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector

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