‘There are enough people in slums who will pay for decent healthcare’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 May 2015 Access Afya is building a chain of micro-clinics to provide standardised outpatient services in Nairobi’s slums.
Investment firms backing retail developments in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015 East Africa’s shopping landscape is slowly changing with the construction of multi-million dollar centres.
East Africa’s largest shopping mall to have strong international flavour Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 April 2015 In October, Kenya-based investment company Centum will open the largest shopping mall in East Africa.
‘Very smart young people’ help drive Techno Brain Group Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 December 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Manoj Shanker, CEO of Techno Brain.
Ex-banker trades cushy Bank of America job for the family business in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 October 2014 “Here I can be a big fish in a small pond.”
Nairobi Java House CEO shares secrets behind chain’s success Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 September 2014 Java’s CEO Kevin Ashley shares with How we made it in Africa the reasons for the company’s success.
Pakistani businessman moves from Dubai to set up restaurant in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2014 “Succeeding in Kenya depends on how much patience and risk appetite you have.”
How Kenya’s Terry Mungai built her beauty empire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2014 Terry Mungai’s rise to the top was not without its challenges.
Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
Grooming Kenya’s next generation of sport stars and business leaders Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 August 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Elizabeth Odera, founder of the Sadili Oval Sports Academy.
Getting on with life in Nairobi in an age of terrorism Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 August 2014 “We shouldn’t let fear paralyse all aspects of our lives.”
Can Silicon Savannah’s software success be replicated in hardware? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2014 While Kenya made its name in software, a handful of entrepreneurs are now taking the leap into developing hardware.
Africa’s 15 hottest investment zones Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a 4.7% increase in foreign direct investment in 2013.
New report reveals Africa’s fastest growing cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2014 Africa has 52 cities with populations of 1m or higher – the same number as for Europe.