Gas company sees opportunity in Kenya’s ‘kadogo’ economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 March 2012 “Many multinationals for a long time assumed that the people at the base of the pyramid cannot be served and that they are not a viable market.”
Peter Murimi’s journey from IT technician to successful flower farmer Published by James Karuga on 12 March 2012 In 2002 Peter Murimi completed a diploma in IT and, like many young Kenyans, was determined to land an office job. However, a five month job stint altered his life’s trajectory.
Kenya’s John Waibochi speaks about living on the knife-edge of innovation Published by Regina Ekiru on 28 February 2012 Regina Ekiru speaks to John Waibochi, one of Kenya’s foremost tech entrepreneurs.
Is there oil in Kenya? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 30 January 2012 Kenya hopes a commercial discovery will be made in the near future as the country has geological features similar to those of areas where crude oil was found in Uganda and natural gas is being exploited in Tanzania.
Tycoon Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to young Kenyans Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 January 2012 Kenyan businessman Chris Kirubi wants to be a mentor to the country’s young people.
Kenya’s political risk casts a dark cloud over region’s economic prospects Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 January 2012 On Friday last week, Kenya’s High Court declined to give a definite date for the country’s next elections, placing the task in the hands of President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Kenya becoming a hub for Asian investment into Africa Published by Claude Harding on 11 January 2012 “Kenya is very attractive to us because it’s on the east coast of the continent, and attractive position as a centre for India’s and China’s investment and interests in Africa.”
IBM targeting Africa’s banks for new business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 January 2012 US-based technology firm IBM has significantly expanded its African footprint over the past three years.
African entrepreneurs can have a global impact, says Richard Branson Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 January 2012 “I’m sure African entrepreneurs can make global impact. Having made money in Africa, African entrepreneurs can then go to address global issues.”
Kenyan banks move to cushion borrowers and avert loan defaults Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 December 2011 Earlier this week, the Kenya Bankers’ Association released a statement detailing a set of initiatives designed to avert possible bank loan defaults on the back of spiking interest rates.
From humble beginnings to a $50m petroleum company Published by Regina Ekiru on 12 December 2011 Regina Ekiru speaks to Ahmed Hashi about how he built Hashi Energy into a $50 million business.
‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 December 2011 Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi has criticised entrepreneurs for taking an individualistic approach to business, describing it as “a major bottleneck in Africa”.
Kenya still good for business, says Richard Branson Published by Regina Ekiru on 9 December 2011 Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic may be losing money on its London-Nairobi route but that has not dampened the entrepreneur’s confidence in Kenya as an investment destination.
Kenyan poultry entrepreneur turns $6 into a $100,000 business Published by James Karuga on 6 December 2011 The frustrations associated with finding a good egg incubator drove Geoffrey Kago to invent one.
