Talking business with Kenyan fast food franchise boss Azam Samanani Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2013 “The market that is growing fastest in Kenya is the middle class and that is what everyone is looking at.”
New golf resort catering for ‘aspirational’ Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 June 2013 “Everybody here is aspirational; they want to have nice clothes, drive the best cars and eat at the top restaurants.”
The business of Africa Published by Njeri Rionge on 7 June 2013 “The phase that most Africans are in now is the transformation from ‘trader’ to ‘businessman’,” writes Njeri Rionge.
How SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson traded a secure UN job for the start-up world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Johann Jenson, co-founder of Kenyan accommodation website SleepOut.com.
Ranked: Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping centres Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2013 The top five shopping centres in sub-Saharan Africa, based on their attractiveness for international tenants.
African youth hungry for connectivity Published by Jonathan Kalan on 5 June 2013 For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.
Entrepreneur shares five tips to successfully secure start-up funding Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2013 SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson shares five tips that entrepreneurs can use to secure funding or investment.
Why East African supermarket chain Nakumatt launched a cosmetics division Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2013 Earlier this year East African retailer Nakumatt announced an exclusive deal with global cosmetics firm Revlon.
How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2013 Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya.
Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 “We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”
Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Chris Kirubi, a leading entrepreneur and investor in East Africa.
Want to charge a phone in rural Africa? This company has the solution. Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2013 One Degree Solar’s BrightBox system powers lights, smartphones, tablets, and radios.
Meet the Boss: James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 May 2013 “We need to look at ways to unlock the youth demographic dividend.”
Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 May 2013 “Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”