Kenyan businessman aiming big with bicycle assembly plant Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 July 2016 Having set up an innovative bicycle financing model, Wycliffe Waweru is now venturing into manufacturing.
Time for African countries to rethink mining policies Published by Jade Davenport on 14 July 2016 Across the continent, a wave of mining policy adjustments is impacting Africa’s investment attractiveness.
Meet the Boss: James Craske, country manager Kenya, Yara International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2016 ‘You can make a mistake, just don’t make the same mistake twice.’
How this Norwegian fertiliser company plans to grow in Uganda and Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2016 An office and a telephone not enough to boost profits.
‘Not too late to build FMCG brands in East Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2016 Kenyan company taking on the big boys with household cleaning products.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
Brexit shakes Kenya’s logistics industry Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2016 ‘The Brexit gives Kenya an opportunity to diversify its export markets and seek new opportunities outside our traditional markets.’
Tullow Oil to ramp up activity in Kenya and looks to SMEs for partnership Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016 Tullow Oil is set to intensify drilling activities in Kenya towards the end of this year, with plans to produce ‘early oil’ by the second half of 2017.
Kenyan entrepreneur designing stylish, productive workspaces Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 July 2016 A growing number of companies are recognising how the layout and look of their offices can impact the productivity of employees.
Youth should ask themselves: ‘Where is the money to be made in agriculture?’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 June 2016 Young people should follow the money, says C.D. Glin, associate director for Africa at The Rockefeller Foundation.
HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) driving growth in luxury market Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 June 2016 ‘Young people are ready to save up and sacrifice to buy a luxury product,’ says Michael Mwai, CEO of The Luxury Network in Kenya.
My big break: Starting a business with my friends Published by Standard Chartered on 21 June 2016 Entrepreneur Virji Kerai on how a shared vision led to the creation of one of Kenya’s leading construction companies.
American entrepreneur shares lessons learned from running a business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2016 Audrey Cheng discusses her company and shares some observations about Kenya’s business environment.
Business of fashion: Kenyan designer sees growing appetite for local brands Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2016 There has been a shift in attitudes, with more Kenyan consumers embracing locally designed clothing brands.
