The clothing entrepreneur who supplies the US market from Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How Sam Meeks established a denim jeans manufacturing business in Africa.
Foreign entrepreneur describes the highs and lows of doing business in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Roly Adlam, founder of Kenya’s Rift Valley Leather.
How KikoRomeo became one of East Africa’s leading fashion labels Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 July 2013 Ann McCreath quit her job at an NGO to start KikoRomeo, which is today one of East Africa’s leading fashion brands.
The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2013 Growing up in a sleepy village in the rural Nyeri region of Kenya, George Tafaria Waititu always dreamt of transforming the area.
Africa will not change overnight, but now is the time to invest, says restaurant entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2013 “Next year we want to be in ten locations. It is achievable. I am optimistic about the market,” says Morne Deetlefs, the owner of Big Square in Kenya.
Television personality Julie Gichuru talks about her business ventures Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2013 “If we as Africans don’t do it then we will find ourselves on the periphery of our own growing economies, as others leverage these opportunities.”
‘Success that comes gradually has a solid base,’ says real estate entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 June 2013 Kenyan real estate entrepreneur Daniel Ojijo told Dinfin Mulupi more about his business and shared some advice to other budding entrepreneurs.
Travel agency boss talks about the lessons she has learnt in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talked to Shian Travel founder and managing director Jane Gituto about her business journey.
Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2013 When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.
East African company making a name for itself with energy saving cooking equipment Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2013 Cookswell Jikos sells energy saving stoves and charcoal ovens across East Africa. The family business is also a finalist for this year’s Ashden Awards, one of the world’s top green energy prizes.
The business of Africa Published by Njeri Rionge on 7 June 2013 “The phase that most Africans are in now is the transformation from ‘trader’ to ‘businessman’,” writes Njeri Rionge.
Why East African supermarket chain Nakumatt launched a cosmetics division Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2013 Earlier this year East African retailer Nakumatt announced an exclusive deal with global cosmetics firm Revlon.
How Farm Shop is modernising the agro dealership experience Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 May 2013 Social enterprise Farm Shop is building a franchise network of agro dealers located in rural, underserved areas of Kenya.
Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Chris Kirubi, a leading entrepreneur and investor in East Africa.
