Latest startups 2019 stories from across Kenya.
Aliko Dangote’s fortune has climbed by about $20 billion to more than $50 billion following an oversubscribed $2.5 billion private placement, adding to the wealth of Africa’s richest person as his sprawling industrial empire moves toward a…
Aliko Dangote, the industrialist and billionaire, is African. And black, just like me. That fact may sound obvious, but to a young Black African entering the corporate world, it carries a particular weight. Dangote’s story is not simply…
Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation (PAKPRO) and the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) have inked a deal to advance environmental education, waste segregation and packaging recovery among young people and in schools across Kenya.…
Jimmy Jay, 36, runs a business that bears little resemblance to the single-chair barbershop where his entrepreneurial journey began just over a decade ago. Today, Jimmy Jay Spa combines a barbershop, salon, beauty and spa services and a…
A group of constitution workers, plumbers and contractors on Friday showed up in Kitengela town in pursuit of day-long practical training on modern, sustainable biodigester and wastewater technology. Speaking during an interview on Friday,…
In 2020, at the height of Covid-19 pandemic, Ms Nyandia Kamawe, the founder of a handcrafted products’ firm, Mokomaya, was busy cutting bottles and painting them. At the time, service-oriented businesses, particularly those in the retail…
Seven inspiring female founders are among the 12 innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, announced by iHUB Kenya.
The cosmetics business in Kenya is experiencing a huge growth, thanks to several key factors including the influence of social media, such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram which are oftentimes used to advertise beauty products and services.
The Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), has named the 15 African winners at the GSA Africa Finale held in Cape Town, South Africa at The Unique Summit.
African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) angel investors participating in a pitch session at the just-concluded CANEX WKND 2024 in Algiers have committed a total of $350,000 (about Ksh45 million) in investment into the three best pitches…
Balancing classes and social life, Ann Ongori launched Annie Styles, a second-hand clothing business that would promote affordable style among fellow students and also fund her studies.
Anold Kebati is a budding laundry business owner based in Kiambu County. Besides, he is a nursing student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
As Wangui Waweru checks her snail farming business, she is optimistic that the planned upgrade of the Lanet Airstrip will open her to the larger export market.
Sunlight, a Unilever brand, has unveiled a financial literacy empowerment programme dubbed “Shika More Na Sunlight”, to enhance the skills of women entrepreneurial.
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) on 23rd August 2024 hosted the inaugural Annual SME Conference, Awards, and Exhibition in Nairobi, where it unveiled the SME Financing Gateway
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are undeniably the backbone of Kenya’s economy, significantly contributing to economic prosperity and social well-being. These enterprises play a crucial role in fostering innovation and…
Robert Macharia began his agribusiness journey in 2012 with just two goats. He had a simple mission of having milk supply for his family. But a decade later, this venture has blossomed beyond his wildest expectations.
Founded during the 2020 lockdown by Kenyan entrepreneur, Mr Eliud Gilisho , Candy Kash enables players to convert their gaming skills into real money through competitive play.
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the cost structure of SMEs is crucial for sustainability.
The Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia (IDC) has finalized a wide-ranging deal with US-based Kenyan investor and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) Julius Mwale in Lusaka, Zambia. IDC chaired by President…
Safaricom in partnership with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation has shortlisted nine startups to benefit from the Spark Accelerator Program, a platform for bold and visionary founders to grow and scale their businesses.
It may sound like a dream, but with the right approach and mindset, you can transform your passion into a source of income.
Duncan Kobetbet is a successful entrepreneur in the security industry, running Dango 5 Security Company.
Gladys started her chicken business with a modest structure where she raises chicks from one day old to one month old and then sells them.
