From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser Published by Peter Changtoek on 7 July 2023 Mohdhar Mohamed founded Morganics and Allied Ltd, a company that transforms seaweed into organic fertiliser, offering an affordable alternative for farmers.
Kenya: Food entrepreneur spots business potential in gluten-free market Published by Atieno Odera on 6 July 2023 Mary Karoki, founder of Onja Foods in Kenya, has responded to growing health concerns and dietary needs by developing Uji, a unique gluten-free flour.
Unlocking the potential of African restaurant brands with Leonard Mudachi Published by Terser Adamu on 15 June 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Leonard Mudachi about investing in African restaurant and retail brands.
Kenyan chemicals business targets growing construction, leather industries Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 May 2023 Founder of Chemsols talks about about the initial challenges of setting up a chemical manufacturing business and how his company stands to profit from the burgeoning construction and leather industries in East Africa.
Fish in East Africa: Among world’s greatest food ‘supply-demand imbalances’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2023 Africa’s fish industry faces a significant supply-demand discrepancy, with aquaculture poised to fill the gap as demand continues to grow across the continent.
Six African real estate trends most do not see coming Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 5 April 2023 From eco-friendly mud houses to flexible multi-purpose properties, uncover six hidden African real estate trends for future success.
Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 4 April 2023 Exploring the commercial strategy of Roam, an electric motorcycle manufacturer in Kenya.
$770 per acre: Why Kenyan farmers are turning to sunflowers Published by Nathan Ombuni on 28 March 2023 Kenyan farmer Marystella Wabwoba sells her sunflower oil at $3.08 for half a litre.
BuuPass: Digitalising East Africa’s transportation industry Published by Antony Maina on 24 March 2023 Talking business with the founders of BuuPass.
Building Kenya’s ‘Uber for ambulances’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2023 Flare is a Kenya-based technology company that connects emergency service providers with people in need of immediate assistance.
Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2023 Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has grown from a single product sold on Facebook to a company shipping hundreds of units of furniture each month.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Kenya: Electric motorbike and bus manufacturer bets on growing demand Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2022 Electric vehicle company Roam manufactures fully electric motorcycles and buses in Kenya.
Kenya: Entrepreneurs spot opportunity in fish and poultry value chains Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 October 2022 Keep IT Cool is a Kenyan food distribution and decentralised cold chain company.
