Capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s fish farming industry Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 August 2021 FirstWave Group is a vertically integrated fish farming business with production operations in Zambia and Uganda.
Farming in the city: Ugandan start-up makes equipment for vertical agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2021 Vertical and Micro Gardening is a Ugandan company that builds farm towers to make farming a viable micro-enterprise for low-income earners in urban centres.
Uganda: A profitable business from converting farming waste into green charcoal Published by James Torvaney on 16 June 2021 Green Charcoal Uganda uses agricultural waste to produce an environmentally-friendly energy source. CEO Geoffrey Okoth Yoga explains how he built the business.
Made-in-Uganda diaper company secures export market Published by Kageni Muse on 11 June 2021 Valerie Muigai describes how she built a company that manufactures reusable cloth diapers in Uganda.
Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021 Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur grows meat processing business into a regional exporter Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2021 Businessman Herve Tuyishime explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the meat production industry.
How this company digitised bus transport in Uganda Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 April 2021 We speak to Ronald Hakiza, the co-founder of UgaBus, a Ugandan company providing technology solutions for the bus transport industry.
East Africa: Five manufacturing opportunities with good potential for investors Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 April 2021 Packaging, recycling, consumer electronics, agro-processing, and pharmaceuticals highlighted as attractive opportunities.
An e-commerce model tailored for low- and middle-income consumers in Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 April 2021 Tim Steel, CEO of Copia, explains the company’s unique business model that focuses on the underserved mass market.
Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021 “There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.
East Africa: Dawa Group’s journey from a trading business to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 9 March 2021 How two Kenyan businessman built a pharmaceutical business from the ground up.
Agribusiness company identifies demand for African-grown superfoods in German market Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 March 2021 ZUVA’s product line-up includes African-grown quinoa and chia, as well as three quinoa-based convenient snack bowls and three teff-based porridge bowls.
Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 10 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Ascent Capital Africa, discusses investment opportunities in East Africa and highlights the sectors he would stay away from.
Vertical farming: Ugandan company develops solution for urban agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 February 2021 We speak to Lilian Nakigozi, founder of Women Smiles Uganda, a company that manufactures and sells vertical farms used to grow crops in areas where there is limited space.