Kenya’s first online share trading platform launched Published by Regina Ekiru on 29 November 2010 Trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange is set for a major overhaul following the unveiling of Kenya’s first online trading platform.
Exclusive interview: The woman behind M-PESA Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 November 2010 In an exclusive interview with How we made it in Africa, Susie Lonie talks about how M-PESA’s success surpassed her own predictions and shares her thoughts about the future of mobile banking in Africa.
Kenya eyes 1.2 million tourists Published by Regina Ekiru on 18 October 2010 Kenya’s tourism sector seems to be on the recovery path following the 2007 post election violence and global recession which threatened to bring the sector to its knees.
Mobile banking moving beyond just providing transactional services Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 October 2010 The wires reported yesterday that Safaricom, Kenya’s biggest mobile network operator, is looking to expand the marketing of mobile phone-based banking services.
Kenyan banking sector still has plenty of room for growth Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 October 2010 Reuters last week reported that Kenyan banks are set for consolidation to meet a deadline to boost minimum core capital and cut costs in a lower interest rate environment.
Hotel group allows guests to settle bills through M-PESA Published by Claude Harding on 6 October 2010 Sarova Hotels, Resorts & Game Lodges, in partnership with Kenyan telecoms operator Safaricom, will now offer guests the option of settling their bills through the M-PESA money transfer service.
Pakistani footwear company opens Kenyan subsidiary Published by Regina Ekiru on 6 October 2010 Pakistan’s leading footwear manufacturer and exporter, Servis Group, has opened a subsidiary, Servis Shoe Africa, in the Kenyan market.
Safaricom continues to look at ways to defend market share Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 September 2010 As the price wars in the Kenyan mobile sector intensify, Safaricom last week slashed the cost of SMS’s by as much as 94%.
Tullow Oil acquires licences in Kenya and Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 2 September 2010 Tullow Oil plc has announced the acquisition of a 50% operated interest in six adjacent licences covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Southern Sun takes over operations of Nairobi hotel Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 August 2010 African hotel group, Southern Sun, has taken over operations of the Holiday Inn Nairobi, re-launching the city hotel as the Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi.
Growing demand for retail space in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2010 The increasing purchasing power among Kenya’s growing middle class is driving demand for the construction of more shopping centres.
Kenya’s tourism industry heading into peak season Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 As the high season for Kenya’s tourism industry sets in, Dinfin Mulupi interviews John Cleave, chairman of the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association
The man behind Kenya’s $650 million golf estate Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2010 Thika Greens Limited is busy transforming a piece of farmland into a world-class real estate development. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Charles Kibiru, chief executive officer of the company.
Kenyan president facing tough decision on price controls Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 2 August 2010 Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol.
