Battery firm might close Kenyan factory, blaming cheap imports and high costs Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2011 Battery manufacturer Eveready East Africa might close its Kenyan factory to cut costs as “cheap” imports from Asia had eaten into the firm’s market share.
Kenyan banks prepared to pay more for top talent Published by Staff Writer on 12 May 2011 Kenyan banks are paying more to attract, and keep, top talent.
Nestlé partners with Kenyan farmers to boost milk production Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2011 Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, has partnered with local farmers in Kenya to improve the quality of milk produced in the region.
Kenyan food company riding healthy living wave Published by Regina Ekiru on 8 May 2011 Azuri Health, a Kenyan enterprise that manufacturers and distributes healthy foods, is helping Kenya’s rural farmers get market access for their cereals and fruits.
Entrepreneur watch: I sold my wedding ring to stay in business Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 May 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru speaks to Jenny Luesby, founder and chief executive of African Laughter, a Kenyan public relations and new media company.
Sharp eye on Kenya’s electronics market Published by Regina Ekiru on 20 April 2011 Sharp Electronics, the Japanese manufacturer, has its eyes cast on Kenya, a market awash with cheap counterfeit electronics from China.
East African firms spending more on marketing Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2011 East African firms are spending more on advertising – if the region’s largest marketing company’s most recent financial results are anything to go by.
Africa’s largest flower auction sourcing from across the continent Published by Loraine Stander on 15 April 2011 Multiflora is Africa’s largest flower auction and sells 300 million flower stems per year from its premises in Johannesburg. The flower market currently sources flowers from across the continent.
HSBC licensed to open Kenyan office Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2011 HSBC has been given permission to open a representative office in Kenya for marketing and liaison purposes.
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Foton to build assembly plant in Kenya Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2011 Chinese vehicle manufacturer Foton is taking on Japanese and European brands such as Mercedes, Iveco, Mitsubishi, and Nissan by setting up an assembly plant in Kenya.
How mobile phones are transforming African agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2011 Mobile phone technologies are presenting Africa’s smallholder farmers with an unprecedented opportunity to run their operations more productively and to grow their own income levels.
Kenya’s first Islamic insurance firm looking to overcome challenges Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 March 2011 Takaful Insurance of Africa is the first fully Shariah-compliant insurance company to be registered in Kenya. Regina Ekiru speaks to chief executive Hassan Bashir.
Kenya: New livestock insurance product makes use of satellite images Published by Regina Ekiru on 7 March 2011 Kenya’s UAP Insurance has launched a product for pastoralists as drought prevails in various parts of the country.
Entrepreneur watch: Bringing the ‘Zen’ back to Kenya’s restaurant industry Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 March 2011 Shivani Radia Patel quit her high-flying job to move back to Kenya and do something of her own. Today she is one of the founders of a leading restaurant in Nairobi.