Kenya to introduce one-stop border posts Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2011 Kenya is set to establish five one-stop border posts, which will likely be a massive boost for trade in the region.
Accidental farmer making waves in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 29 August 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru to talks to Su Kahumbu Stephanou, one of Kenya’s most successful organic farmers and the woman behind the award-winning iCow mobile application.
DStv launches innovative pay-TV product in Kenya, as competition hots up Published by Staff Writer on 19 August 2011 South Africa-based pay-TV operator DStv is facing increasing competition in the Kenyan market from firms such as Wananchi, Smart TV, My TV and Star TV.
GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 August 2011 As an estimated 3.5 million people face starvation due to the worst drought in six decades, the debate around genetically modified (GM) foods rages on.
Drought affecting power supply in East Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 July 2011 Reports coming out of Kenya say that the national power utility Kenya Power has announced that it will commence an electricity rationing programme in various industrial parts of the county, due to the current generation challenges.
PwC to boost Kenyan staff as multinationals look to Africa for growth Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2011 Financial advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that it will hire 500 partners and staff in Kenya over the next three years.
Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Regina Ekiru on 4 July 2011 Eric Kinoti is the 27-year-old founder and managing director of Shade Systems East Africa. He talks to Regina Ekiru about his journey from cashier to successful businessman.
Africa’s top countries for investment identified Published by Claude Harding on 28 June 2011 South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are Africa’s best investment destinations for 2011, according to the Dutch-based organisation Africa Business Panel.
Nairobi fast becoming a major financial hub Published by Staff Writer on 20 June 2011 Kenya’s capital Nairobi is fast transforming itself into a major financial centre.
Nigerian cinema chain has its eyes set on Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 16 June 2011 “The mainstream cinema model in Africa has largely consisted of transplanting an American formula of Hollywood movies at New York prices to the affluent, who make up a very tiny slice of the population.”
A farmer’s journey from subsistence to exporter Published by Regina Ekiru on 16 June 2011 Most subsistence farmers remain just that – subsistence farmers. Elizabeth Thande of Kenya’s P.J. Flowers Limited, on the other hand, has defied the odds.
Tatu City – a new urban solution for Kenya Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 June 2011 One of Africa’s most ambitious property developments, Nairobi’s Tatu City, is expected to break ground in the second half of 2011.
Skills shortage remains a problem for Kenyan IT companies Published by Claude Harding on 6 June 2011 A lack of skilled workers in the information technology (IT) sector is forcing Kenyan software firms to outsource work internationally or to train fresh graduates.
Transport and logistics firms see potential in Kenyan market Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2011 Transport and logistics companies are battling it out for market share in Kenya.