Kenya: KFC boss on lessons learnt, and why the money is not just in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2016 Since it entered the Kenyan market in 2011, KFC has opened 10 stores and plans to add six more later this year.
Pizza Hut tweaking its menu to accommodate local tastes in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2016 Pizza chain set to open shop in a number of countries.
Kenyan consumers confusing Japanese products with Chinese goods Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 Japan wants to boost exports to Kenya.
East Africa: Rural, off-grid consumers can now watch TV Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 M-KOPA has unveiled a 16-inch, solar-powered digital flat-screen TV, targeted at low-income consumers residing in off-grid areas.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.
Terryanne Chebet: TV personality wants to make it big in body care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 February 2016 Outside the glitz and glamour of television, Chebet is also a successful entrepreneur.
How to sell energy drinks in East Africa… and why Somalia is a big market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 February 2016 Talking business with the distributor of energy drink brand Shark.
Partnering with informal shops: Supermarket chain’s new growth strategy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 February 2016 Kenya’s second-largest retailer Tuskys will start piloting a franchising model “very soon” as part of a strategy to expand its footprint.
Meet the Boss: Dan Githua, CEO, Tuskys Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 ‘You shouldn’t wait for 100% certainty because if you wait too long you will find someone else has seized the opportunity.’
Uganda’s Gaster Lule: From baking cakes at home to a diversified empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 February 2016 What started as a small bakery venture in the 1970s is now a large business group.
How to capture Africa’s $152bn consumer packaged goods opportunity Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2016 Accenture estimates companies can unlock billions in the market by leveraging digital ecosystems and mobile applications.
Kenya: How Shell has boosted fuel sales by revamping its convenience stores Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Partnerships with retailers and restaurants lead to increase in fuel sales.
Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
FMCG manufacturer taking on multinationals with localised products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 January 2016 ‘In Europe they have a different lotion for every age. They have anti-wrinkle, day cream, night cream… and those are not necessarily what we need here.’
