Kenya: Hello Doctor hoping mobile healthcare will be the next big thing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 September 2015 Affordable healthcare solution looking to fill a gap in the market.
South African comparison site on adapting its strategy to Kenya and Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2015 Click n Compare has expanded to Kenya and Nigeria. We talk to CEO Ryan Marx on how the company plans to gain traction in these markets.
Start-up snapshot: Trying to carve a niche in Kenya’s competitive dairy industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 September 2015 Talking business with the founder of Fity Foods.
The pros and cons of working for a start-up Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 September 2015 ‘There is a big thrill in being part of a team that is innovating and pioneering something new.’
How Ma3Route found a way to monetise Nairobi’s traffic jams Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 August 2015 Crowdsourcing traffic information.
Centum CEO James Mworia shares advice for success in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 August 2015 ‘Don’t look for validation in other people. I have decided that I will not let other people’s opinion become my reality.’
Talking start-ups and entrepreneurship with GrowthAfrica CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 August 2015 ‘Entrepreneurship has become more of a viable option for a lot of people.’
How Kenya’s James Mworia rose from intern to CEO in seven years Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 August 2015 Business and career advice from James Mworia.
Agriculture entrepreneur taps into urban demand for fresh produce Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2015 Yvette Ondachi gave up her corporate job to venture into farming.
Kenya: Secondary cities building their own tech hubs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2015 Last September technology co-working space LakeHub opened in Kenya’s third largest city Kisumu, while SwahiliBox recently launched at the port city of Mombasa.
Lawyer-turned-restaurateur taps into healthy eating trend Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2015 In 2006, Kenyan lawyer Ann Mbugua retired from her legal career to set up Nairobi’s premier organic foods restaurant.
From New York to East Africa to set up luxury fashion house Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 Talking fashion with Evgeniya Khromina, co-founder of Panâh.
Airbnb CEO: ‘Spirit of entrepreneurship in Nairobi similar to Silicon Valley’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2015 You don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to build the next great company, says Brian Chesky.
Start-up snapshot: Turning coconut waste into an energy source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2015 Kencoco makes charcoal briquettes from recycled coconut waste.