You can’t go wrong with maize, says Kenya Investment Authority Published by Kate Douglas on 18 June 2015 Talking agricultural opportunities with the MD of KenInvest.
Wal-Mart subsidiary Massmart discusses its entry into Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2015 “We won’t be beaten on price,” says Massmart Africa director Mark Turner.
Start-up snapshot: A sanitation company with a unique business model Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 June 2015 “This is a pretty new model for sanitation,” says Andrew Foote, co-founder of Sanivation.
Kenya attracting growing interest from foreign retailers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2015 Botswana’s largest grocery chain, Choppies, recently announced that it plans to acquire 10 stores of a Kenyan mid-tier retailer Ukwala Supermarket.
Navigating Kenya: Uber has a bumpy ride ahead Published by Hilary Heuler on 16 June 2015 This year the mobile car-for-hire service Uber arrived in Kenya, but faces stiff competition.
Unrealistic to emulate Mark Zuckerberg, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “If your entrepreneurial dream is to be a billionaire in two years, you are being unrealistic.”
Connecting with young Kenyans via the Sheng urban language Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 June 2015 “These 20-year-old kids will have purchasing power tomorrow. Sheng is the language to use to resonate with them.”
M-Changa: Modernising traditional fundraising in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 June 2015 A local tech start-up is adding a touch of modernity to an age-old practice.
Start-up snapshot: Taking time and stress out of hiring staff Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 June 2015 Uhired.me is a Kenya-based company that seeks to make the hiring process less time consuming.
Tech company making it possible to communicate with hard-to-reach African consumers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2015 Echo Mobile allows organisations in Africa to connect with anyone, anywhere, using any phone.
Chandaria Industries: Waste paper turned into a thriving Kenyan business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2015 Chandaria Industries has grown to become one of the largest tissue and hygiene products manufacturers in East and Central Africa.
Mobius Motors: Affordable ‘Made in Kenya’ vehicle for Africa’s bumpy roads Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 May 2015 Mobius Motors is building a mass market vehicle, specifically designed for the poor road conditions in Kenya.
Kenya: Inside BURN Manufacturing’s energy-efficient cooking stove business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 May 2015 “The lazy option is to outsource production to China.”
Meet the Boss: Darshan Chandaria, CEO, Chandaria Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 May 2015 “Success is not a destination but a continuous journey.”
