Private education pioneer talks about her business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 July 2013 In 1978, Mary Okelo founded Makini Schools, one of Kenya’s earliest private education institutions.
From losing almost everything to becoming a property tycoon – Pete Muraya’s story Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2013 Pete Muraya has made many mistakes in business before finding success in property development.
Intel boss advises tech entrepreneurs to think beyond mobile money Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 July 2013 Technology entrepreneurs in Kenya have been advised to look beyond mobile money innovations.
The clothing entrepreneur who supplies the US market from Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How Sam Meeks established a denim jeans manufacturing business in Africa.
Foreign entrepreneur describes the highs and lows of doing business in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Roly Adlam, founder of Kenya’s Rift Valley Leather.
Meet the Boss: Danie Steyn, GM, Intel East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 July 2013 “I believe you need to assume responsibility when you see an opportunity and not wait for people to give you the opportunities.”
Intel boss provides six tips for international companies looking to enter Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 July 2013 For international companies planning to enter Africa, the market offers a mix of unique prospects and a myriad of challenges.
How KikoRomeo became one of East Africa’s leading fashion labels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 July 2013 Ann McCreath quit her job at an NGO to start KikoRomeo, which is today one of East Africa’s leading fashion brands.
From refugee camps to parties – why tents are big business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2013 Asim Shah, CEO of Tarpo Industries, talks about the tent manufacturing business.
The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2013 Growing up in a sleepy village in the rural Nyeri region of Kenya, George Tafaria Waititu always dreamt of transforming the area.
Television entrepreneur, Dorothy Ghettuba, explains how she got to where she is today Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2013 Dorothy Ghettuba quit her job in Canada and moved back to Kenya to follow her passion for TV production.
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013 “Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.
Rupu CEO explains how they built a successful e-commerce business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2013 Ben Maina sits at the helm of a business that has been described as the Groupon of Kenya.
Television personality Julie Gichuru talks about her business ventures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2013 “If we as Africans don’t do it then we will find ourselves on the periphery of our own growing economies, as others leverage these opportunities.”
