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.
“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.
Kenya Airways launches flights to Southern Sudan Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 June 2010 Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has launched daily flights to Juba, the capital of Southern Sudan.
New funding solution for renewable energy investors in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 June 2010 Prospective investors in renewable energy in Kenya have an opportunity to receive funding from the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme for Southern and East Africa (EEP-SE&A).
Tapping money from waste water Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2010 A Kenya-based company, Biobox East Africa, has seen a business opportunity in the recycling of waste water. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Rwanda best place to do business in East Africa – report Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 May 2010 Rwanda is the best place to do business in East Africa. This according to a World Bank report published this week.
Japanese organisation financing new Mombasa container terminal Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 May 2010 The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has said designs for the construction of a KSh.16 billion (US$202 million) second container terminal at the Mombasa port will be ready by June.
Dutch company seeing potential in polluted water Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2010 Multi Purpose Industries (MPI), a Dutch company specialising in potable water solutions, has launched a state-of-the-art decentralised water purification unit in Kenya. MPI has invested over US$70 million in the project.
Indian firm to establish cement plant in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2010 Cemtech Sanghi Group, a subsidiary of the India-based cement giant, Sanghi Group, will this month begin construction of a Ksh.14 billion (US$180 million) cement project in the West Pokot district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya.
High hopes for commercial gas find in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2010 Kenya is an inch closer to striking natural gas, the Minister for Energy Kiraitu Murungi has said.