Connecting Kenyan tech entrepreneurs with global expertise Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2012 “We want to give the possibility to everyone to set up and be a part of a large, strong African tech ecosystem.”
How Lois Gicheru is moving Kenya towards green energy Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2012 “Passion is the main trait an entrepreneur should have because when the chips are down it is the only trait that will fuel your hope.”
Interview: The business of flowers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 September 2012 Jane Ngige, chief executive of the Kenya Flower Council, speaks about the potential, challenges and future prospects of floriculture.
Company targets Kenyans ‘aspiring to drink wine, eat cheese and smoke cigars’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 September 2012 Delia Stirling and her husband Andy run one of Kenya’s leading cheese producing companies, Brown’s Cheese.
Social entrepreneur connects African women to global e-commerce Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2012 “We believe that women are Africa’s greatest untapped resource,” says Ella Peinovich.
Hotel group discusses the strategy behind its African expansion Published by Kate Douglas on 22 August 2012 City Lodge Hotels Limited, has decided to venture out of South Africa for the first time with its entry into Botswana and Kenya.
Mining: Kenya’s next frontier for economic growth? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 August 2012 Kenya’s first large-scale mine is on track to spur development of the mining sector
Why Actis is investing in Kenyan office space Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 August 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Koome Gikunda, investment principal at Actis, about the firm’s investments in Kenya.
Kenyan restaurant brand targeting growing middle class Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 August 2012 How we made it in Afica’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to Caroline Kongere, owner of Kenya’s Subzone Restaurants brand.
‘You can hit success at 30′: Kenya’s young, upcoming property developers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2012 Kenya’s real estate sector is dominated by high-net-worth individuals and corporations, with very few youths investing the industry.
Female buying power on the rise in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 African women are becoming more independent and moving further away from their traditional stereotypical roles. More and more women are earning their own money and supporting families.
Meet the Boss: Gavin Bell, KFC East Africa franchise holder Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 July 2012 “Success is measured in many different ways. I have had my successes and failures in life, however, I would relate my success to doing things with utmost integrity and to never compromise myself.”
Global online classifieds platform OLX launches in Nigeria and Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2012 Global online classifieds service OLX has been launched in Nigeria and Kenya. Kate Douglas caught a moment with Neil Schwartzman, the CEO of MIH Internet sub-Saharan Africa, to find out more about the launch of OLX.
KFC expects more global fast-food chains to enter the Kenyan market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 July 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Gavin Bell, the man behind KFC in East Africa.
