Buyers want more than just the cheapest deal, says e-commerce site Rupu Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 November 2015 Kenyan e-commerce platform Rupu is shifting focus from merely offering deals and discounts, to selling higher quality curated products and services.
Vivo Activewear founder shares lessons learnt in the retail business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2015 ‘If I were to start a new business today with my four years experience, I would do things quite differently,’ says Wandia Gichuru, founder of Vivo Activewear.
KiliMall: Kenyan e-commerce company sees opportunity in secondary cities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2015 ‘Currently Nairobi is the biggest market for most ecommerce platforms here but other cities and towns around the country are also growing.’
Whether Africa’s glass is half full or half empty, real businesses are being built Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 October 2015 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz reflects on a recent visit to Kenya.
Kenya seeking foreign investment to ramp up food production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2015 Despite having vast areas of arable land and over 75% of the population involved in farming, Kenya remains a net food importer.
Kenya’s oil dreams facing headwinds Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2015 Three years after the discovery of oil in northern Kenya, the hype is dying down.
Meet the Boss: Duncan Muchangi, MD, Hellofood Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 October 2015 ‘Be willing to take risks, innovate, and most importantly learn fast,’ says Duncan Muchangi.
Why this luxury bag brand is looking beyond the expat market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 Bag manufacturer Sandstorm says it makes commercial sense to produce products that are within reach of middle-class consumers.
Should investors put their money in Kenya? We speak to KenInvest boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2015 We caught up with Dr Moses Ikiara, managing director of KenInvest, to discuss investor protection, corruption and perceptions of Kenya as an investment destination.
Kenya risks missed opportunity as an investor’s tax hub Published by Elizabeth Ndiritu on 20 October 2015 More is needed to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya as a hub for investors.
Strive Masiyiwa: If I started again I’d do agriculture, says telecoms tycoon Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 ‘Oh I wish I was starting again. I wouldn’t do telephones. I would go into agriculture.’
Customer care via WhatsApp: Kenyan company finds traction abroad Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 September 2015 Ongair allows companies to communicate with their customers via messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.
Eneza CEO: With real money to be made, education sector not only for NGOs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 September 2015 Education company Eneza is approaching the 500,000 user mark.
Kenya: Chinese luxury resort developer not targeting buyers from China Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2015 Talking real estate development with Liu Tiancai, general manager of Sultan Palace Development.
