Winging it: The man behind Nairobi’s first chicken wings only fast-food joint Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 April 2017 Paul Kihiko on the ups and downs of the restaurant business.
Five companies using technology to deliver greater convenience to Kenyans Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 March 2017 The increasingly busy lifestyles of Kenya’s middle class is driving demand for greater convenience.
No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2017 Tune Hotels keeps room costs down by offering what it calls a ‘limited service’ – only the bare necessities.
Founders of Kenyan on-demand laundry service talk business and lessons learned Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2017 ‘You are better growing slower and better, than faster and shoddy,’ says Femi Odunuga, co-founder of Kisafi.
How Becky Ndegwa stumbled upon her successful traditional blanket business Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 January 2017 The product has found its way into the hands of well-known personalities such as Oprah and Don Moen.
Tapping into Nairobi’s growing fitness trend Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 December 2016 Reform Cycling and Strength Studio uses technology to set itself apart from an increasing number of competitors.
Kenyan coffee company trying to win tea drinkers over Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 October 2016 Rockbern coffee is trying to grow its local market.
Kenya’s ride-hail market is giving globalisation an African twist. And it’s paying off Published by Jake Bright on 18 October 2016 Rivalry between Little and Uber in Kenya continues to reduce costs, expand service options.
The rise of Africa’s megacities Published by Eve Strauss on 3 October 2016 Dar es Salaam, Casablanca, Nairobi and Khartoum poised for megacity status.
The Nairobi clothing store dressing its fourth generation of customers Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 September 2016 What has changed – and what hasn’t – since it opened in the 1950s.
East Africa’s second-tier cities hold untapped potential Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 6 September 2016 Throughout East Africa there are unrealised opportunities to better serve consumers in secondary cities and towns.
The real estate company on the lookout for Kenya’s next property hot spots Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 July 2016 Solomon Wangwe is always on the lookout for raw, undeveloped land in the next up-and-coming location.
Private equity fund bosses on doing deals in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2016 A growing number of private equity players are setting up shop in Ethiopia, but it’s not all smooth sailing.
HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) driving growth in luxury market Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 June 2016 ‘Young people are ready to save up and sacrifice to buy a luxury product,’ says Michael Mwai, CEO of The Luxury Network in Kenya.
