Growing demand for retail space in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2010 The increasing purchasing power among Kenya’s growing middle class is driving demand for the construction of more shopping centres.
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 As the high season for Kenya’s tourism industry sets in, Dinfin Mulupi interviews John Cleave, chairman of the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association
The man behind Kenya’s $650 million golf estate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 Thika Greens Limited is busy transforming a piece of farmland into a world-class real estate development. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Charles Kibiru, chief executive officer of the company.
Kenya’s new constitution likely to redistribute economic power Published by William Eagle on 6 August 2010 Kenya’s new constitution is designed to redistribute political power away from the capital, Nairobi, to 47 newly created counties.
Kenyan president facing tough decision on price controls Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 2 August 2010 Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol.
Banking on Kenya’s women Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2010 When a group of ambitious professional women set up the Kenya Women Finance Trust in 1981, they had no idea that it would one day grow into a financial services giant.
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.