Tatu City – a new urban solution for Kenya Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 June 2011 One of Africa’s most ambitious property developments, Nairobi’s Tatu City, is expected to break ground in the second half of 2011.
Skills shortage remains a problem for Kenyan IT companies Published by Claude Harding on 6 June 2011 A lack of skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector is forcing Kenyan software firms to outsource work internationally or to train fresh graduates.
Nestlé partners with Kenyan farmers to boost milk production Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2011 Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, has partnered with local farmers in Kenya to improve the quality of milk produced in the region.
Kenyan food company riding healthy living wave Published by Regina Ekiru on 8 May 2011 Azuri Health, a Kenyan enterprise that manufacturers and distributes healthy foods, is helping Kenya’s rural farmers get market access for their cereals and fruits.
Many Africans still not aware of mobile money transfer benefits Published by Claude Harding on 4 May 2011 Despite the exciting developments in the continent’s mobile money transfer space, there is still a lack of knowledge among many Africans about the use of the technology.
Entrepreneur watch: I sold my wedding ring to stay in business Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru speaks to Jenny Luesby, founder and chief executive of African Laughter, a Kenyan public relations and new media company.
Sharp eye on Kenya’s electronics market Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 April 2011 Sharp Electronics, the Japanese manufacturer, has its eyes cast on Kenya, a market awash with cheap counterfeit electronics from China.
Why Nokia Siemens decided to base its Africa head office in Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 20 April 2011 Nokia Siemens Networks has picked Nairobi, Kenya as a base for its headquarters for the entire African region.
Entrepreneur watch: Giving farmers a backpack for success Published by Regina Ekiru on 12 April 2011 A backpack packed with everything you need to run a successful small-scale farming operation. This is what an innovative company is offering small-scale farmers in Kenya and southern Sudan.
New era for M-PESA Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom last week announced a deal that will enable the 13.5 million customers using its M-PESA mobile money transfer service to receive payments from any of the 80,000 Western Union agent locations across the world.
Kenya’s first Islamic insurance firm looking to overcome challenges Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 March 2011 Takaful Insurance of Africa is the first fully Shariah-compliant insurance company to be registered in Kenya. Regina Ekiru speaks to chief executive Hassan Bashir.
Kenya: New livestock insurance product makes use of satellite images Published by Regina Ekiru on 7 March 2011 Kenya’s UAP Insurance has launched a product for pastoralists as drought prevails in various parts of the country.
Entrepreneur watch: Bringing the ‘Zen’ back to Kenya’s restaurant industry Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 March 2011 Shivani Radia Patel quit her high-flying job to move back to Kenya and do something of her own. Today she is one of the founders of a leading restaurant in Nairobi.
Ashes of Kenya’s post-election violence inspires grain milling business Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 February 2011 We talk to Isaac Chege, founder of Uchumi Grain Millers, about how Kenya’s post-election violence motivated him to start his own business.