Connected East Africa: Kenya leads, the region follows Published by Tom Jackson on 15 April 2015 Regional ICT integration is very much on the agenda.
Financing boda-bodas in Uganda: Where banks say no, this entrepreneur says yes Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2015 Michael Wilkerson is one of the founders of Tugende, a company that offers a lease-to-own model to help Ugandan boda-boda drivers own their own motorcycle.
Do you feel lucky? Will East Africans benefit from their natural resource discoveries? Published by Borko Handjiski on 11 February 2015 The link from pumping oil to increasing life expectancy and reducing poverty is not direct.
Company providing loans in the form of a new motorcycle Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 February 2015 Tugende offers an affordable lease-to-own model to help motorcycle taxi drivers in Uganda own their own motorcycles.
How Uganda is turning waste into power Published by Sophie Mbugua on 3 February 2015 Across East Africa, increases in processing of agricultural products is being accompanied by an increase in organic waste.
Introducing the ‘Made in Uganda’ electric car Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2014 Uganda’s ambitious electric vehicle project.
Ugandan kung fu culture fuels independent cinema Published by Lizabeth Paulat on 27 October 2014 For kids learning the martial arts, becoming a famous action star has become the ultimate goal.
Meet the Boss: Kevin Ashley, CEO, Nairobi Java House Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 September 2014 “Anyone who has an opportunity to work for a blue chip company where they learn systems, structures and procedures should do it.”
Profit vs non-profit: Why this Ugandan enterprise is no longer an NGO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 August 2014 “The best way to create a sustainable social impact is finding commercial solutions for social problems.”
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
East African oil and gas discoveries could kick-start economic transformation Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2014 Standard Bank expects East African oil and gas discoveries to fundamentally transform the region’s economies.
How a teenager started Uganda’s first paper bag manufacturing company Published by Kate Douglas on 11 June 2014 Award winning entrepreneur, Andrew Mupuya, was 16 when he came up with the idea to manufacture paper bags in Uganda.
On the ground knowledge critical to expansion, says hotel group boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2014 Protea Hotels is investing in projects across East Africa.
Africa’s top three young entrepreneurs share their secrets to success Published by Kate Douglas on 21 May 2014 Anzisha Prize winners show that age has nothing to do with business success.
