Why Tropical Power sees big potential for biogas in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2015 Tropical Power wants to build green energy projects across the continent.
Nigerian and Kenyan currencies: Which are most vulnerable? Published by Renaissance Capital on 13 July 2015 Renaissance Capital finds the Kenyan shilling to be especially vulnerable but believes the Nigerian naira should weaken more than the shilling.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth slows: A look at Nigeria and Kenya Published by Renaissance Capital on 8 July 2015 Renaissance Capital has lowered its 2015 growth forecast for Kenya and looks at the downside risks for Nigeria’s economy.
Loans to women is smart economics Published by Zipporah Musau on 7 July 2015 Table banking may not be a complex financial concept, but it is making a difference in the lives of thousands of women in rural Kenya.
Meet the Boss: Johnnie McMillan, MD, Tropical Power Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 July 2015 ‘Working in a business where you have something different, unique and special, makes business fun.’
Kenyan company believes ‘water can be a profitable business’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2015 Kenya’s Maji Milele seeks to revolutionise water delivery through a prepaid system.
Interview: Running a Bitcoin business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 July 2015 Through BitPesa, users in Kenya and Tanzania can receive Bitcoin from nearly anywhere in the world and exchange it instantly to local currency.
Even in digital age, Kenyan company finds large market for pencils Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 July 2015 Kenyan entrepreneurs Anthony Kirori and Ivan Ochieng manufacture hundreds of thousands of pencils every year from recycled newspaper.
Start-up snapshot: Bringing Kenya’s livestock industry into the 21st century Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 June 2015 Mifugo.Trade is a Kenya-based start-up that operates an online livestock exchange.
Start-up snapshot: Roof tiles that do the job of solar panels (and more) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 June 2015 Tony Nyagah is co-founder and CEO of Strauss Energy, a Kenya-based start-up that manufactures energy-generating roofing tiles.
How a Kenyan husband and wife team built a promising food business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2015 ‘The potential in the food industry is unlimited. People will never stop eating,” says Classic Foods CEO.
Solar company finds success by following ‘sell first, build later’ principle Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 June 2015 ‘Don’t try to develop the whole business, instead start selling immediately, see how the customer reacts, and learn from that.’
Gap between graduate skills and what is required by industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2015 Employers often complain of half-baked graduates, whilst young people struggle to find jobs.
Energy entrepreneur reveals just how tough it is to build a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2015 “The start-up process is very tough,” says entrepreneur Edward Kinyanjui.
