How Muthoni Ndonga started Nairobi’s Blankets & Wine event Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 Blankets & Wine is one of the most popular events among Nairobi residents.
‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do,’ says fashion designer Sally Karago Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 How Kenya’s Sally Karago built her fashion business.
Bringing MAC cosmetics to Kenya a dream come true for local entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 November 2014 After trying for many years to launch the MAC brand in Kenya, Joyce Gikunda has finally reached her goal.
The coffee shop that keeps Silicon Savannah caffeinated Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 November 2014 Pete’s Coffee keeps Nairobi’s technology entrepreneurs caffeinated as they work on building their start-ups.
Q&A: The ‘supamama’ who saw the potential in Kenya’s mother and baby industry Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 6 November 2014 Harnet Bokrezion talks to Christine Khasinah-Odero, the entrepreneur behind Kenya’s Supamamas.
British shoe maker Clarks eyeing African opportunities Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2014 British high street footwear brand Clarks is set to double the number of stores it has in Africa.
Made in Kenya: Pharmaceutical firm has pan-African ambitions Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Kenya’s Dawa Limited wants to expand its reach across 30 African countries.
An East African manufacturer’s journey from modest start-up to listed company Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 November 2014 Flame Tree Group has ambitions to become a pan-African player.
New Kenyan ‘thin SIMs’ poised to transform African mobile money Published by Hilary Heuler on 3 November 2014 Equity Bank is rolling out its own mobile network using a new paper-thin SIM card that sits on top of an ordinary SIM.
Meet the Boss: Ajay Patel, MD, Dawa Limited Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 October 2014 Ajay Patel answers our questions.
Entrepreneur explains why it is easier to be successful in Kenya than India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 October 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to Indian businessman Sriram Bharatam.
Rabbit farming a winner for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 October 2014 “We are making more money from rabbits than what cattle farmers make.”
Akili Dada – grooming young women to become movers and shakers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 October 2014 Akili Dada seeks to address the need for greater representation of women in leadership roles in Africa.
Ex-banker trades cushy Bank of America job for the family business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 October 2014 “Here I can be a big fish in a small pond.”