Meet the Boss: Dan Githua, CEO, Tuskys Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 ‘You shouldn’t wait for 100% certainty because if you wait too long you will find someone else has seized the opportunity.’
Kenya: How Shell has boosted fuel sales by revamping its convenience stores Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Partnerships with retailers and restaurants lead to increase in fuel sales.
Agriculture doesn’t have to be a poor people’s game, says successful farmer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Kenyan Charles Odida has managed to build a thriving enterprise by thinking outside the box.
Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
FMCG manufacturer taking on multinationals with localised products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2016 ‘In Europe they have a different lotion for every age. They have anti-wrinkle, day cream, night cream… and those are not necessarily what we need here.’
Competing for FDI: How do Africa’s economies compare with other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2016 What effect will global headwinds have on Africa’s foreign investment inflows, and how do its leading economies compare to other emerging markets?
How Suzie Wokabi sold her African cosmetics brand Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2016 ‘For me this is the biggest milestone so far.’
Meet the Boss: Heril Bangera, CEO, Flame Tree Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2016 ‘I love music. I wish I was a musician.’
Retail entrepreneur on leaving the family business to venture out on his own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2016 Trushar Khetia, CEO of Society Stores, discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Economists share their 2016 outlook for Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2016 We speak to a number of economists about their outlook this year for three of sub-Saharan Africa’s major economies.
Society Stores: Up-and-coming Kenyan retailer wants to be ‘Walmart of Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2016 Supermarket chain focuses on opportunities in agricultural towns.
Lessons from East Africa’s top consumer goods manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 January 2016 How these companies built their empires.
Meet the Boss: Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2016 Phyllis Wakiaga tells us about what keeps her up at night.
‘It’s better to stick with what you know,’ says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 January 2016 Obado Obadoh, founder of Kenya’s Café Deli and Delicatessen, shares his business journey.
