Kenya

Tourism industry on alert ahead of referendum

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2010

The Kenya Tourist Board has moved to dispel fears and reassure tourists of their safety in the country ahead of Wednesday’s referendum.

Property and cement set to remain good investments in East Africa

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 14 July 2010

A report by HassConsult states that Kenyan housing prices have largely remained stable even as the global economy struggled and the country experienced political turmoil at home.

Strong foreign interest in Kenya stock exchange

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2010

The Nairobi Stock Exchange is increasingly gaining prominence among investors. Jaco Maritz asked Andre DeSimone, executive director of Kestrel Capital about foreign interest in the NSE and what the future holds for the exchange.

Property firm expecting a surge in business activity

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2010

Some of the biggest names in Kenya’s property industry have come together to develop a premium piece of real estate worth Ksh.1 billion (US$12 million).

East Africa to begin economic integration this week

Published by Michael Onyiego on 29 June 2010

Members of East African Community will formally begin Thursday the process of integration. Despite some reservations from smaller countries, analysts believe the union will greatly benefit the region.

Kirubi positive about business in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2010

Africa holds the largest opportunities for investment and business over the next century. This according to Chris Kirubi, chairman of Kenya-based Haco Industries and Capital Group.

Mandatory SIM card registration for Kenyans

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010

Mobile phone subscribers in Kenya have up to the end of next month to have their SIM cards registered, failure to which they risk having them deactivated.

Mobile products transforming Kenya’s banking sector

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010

With the launch of Safaricom and Equity Bank’s M-Kesho product, mobile banking in Kenya has taken another giant leap forward.

Luxury marina development to transform Kenya’s south coast

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2010

A new Ksh3.85 billion (US$47.8 million) property development, dubbed the EnglishPoint Marina, is set to transform Kenya’s south coast.

New mobile banking product launched

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010

A new mobile banking product, targeting rural areas, has been launched in Kenya.

The state of Kenya’s tourism industry

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010

Kenya’s tourism industry has great potential but faces various challenges. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Guy Lawrence, CEO of Westminster Safaris Africa

Kenyan cosmetics manufacturer taking on large multinationals

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2010

A young Kenyan company is manufacturing its own brand of cosmetics products and looking to steal customers from the large multinationals.

Andy Watts, managing director of Sygenta East Africa

“Organic agriculture not an option for Africa at the moment”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2010

As much as environmentalists have been promoting organic agriculture, the use of fertilisers is still important for Africa to achieve food sustainability.