PREMIUM Nairobi startup drives inclusive transport for people with reduced mobility Business runs a fleet of 20 vehicles equipped with ramps and adjustable swivel seats.
PREMIUM Peter Sipoi: ‘I am giving the shoe shine business a professional touch’ He relies on social media 'before-and-after' videos for marketing
PREMIUM Bean queen: Mary Maritim’s quest to link farmers to your dinner plate 'We want people to experience food that feels familiar, safe and adaptable.'
PREMIUM Interior finishes boom fuels multi-county supply surge As real estate diversifies, contractors are demanding a wider range of interior fixtures, increasing pressure on suppliers to maintain consistent inventory and distribution.
PREMIUM Start-up targets logistics gaps to power East Africa’s e-commerce boom Boxleo Courier is transforming the supply chain from order placement to final delivery by automating processes.
PREMIUM Kenyan beauty brand takes on foreign brands in crowded market Kenyan beauty brand takes on foreign brands in crowded market
PREMIUM The business of beautiful facades: How Nairobi firm is shaping modern buildings This natural stone processing firm outputs mazeras cladding, coral silver and other decorative varieties.
PREMIUM Conservation, business and beauty: A nursery greening Bomet spaces Thriving nursery meeting the needs of homeowners while conserving the environment.
PREMIUM Carving a premium niche for avocado oil Crofts Limited in Thika produces avocado oil for domestic and international markets.
PREMIUM How coconut waste fuels man’s thriving craft business His products cost between Sh300 to Sh15,000 per item, depending on the size and intricacy of the design.
PREMIUM From farm to fashion: How firm turns banana fibre into hair extensions The business produces hair extensions, paper and other household items like carpets and baskets using banana fibre.
PREMIUM Start-up trying to make a mark through crafting healthy foods Innovative bakery makes it possible for individuals with diabetes to enjoy sweet treats without fear.
PREMIUM Mobile massage business grows into Kitisuru’s premier wellness space Viv’s In-Houz Spa has evolved into a professional facility where clients can access a full range of beauty and wellness services.
PREMIUM Women’s group turns mangrove seedlings into a thriving green business The venture has significantly boosted ecosystem restoration across Lamu County.
PREMIUM Business taps into the rhythm of urban life with its Instant uji mix The venture sells its product for between Sh130 and Sh300 per pack, making it affordable to low and middle- income urban households.
PREMIUM How a 29-Year-old now feeds, employs, and trains a community in Mathare The CBO is proof that urban farming could work in informal settlements.
PREMIUM Biodegradable food packaging gains traction as plastic pressure mounts The business uses sugarcane bagasse to produce toxin-free, plastic-free packaging.
PREMIUM Lamu Henna artists turn childhood hobby into lucrative venture The artists charge between Sh800 and Sh1500 for simple henna decorations and as much as Sh10,000 to decorate a bride.
PREMIUM Threads of change: Interplay between tradition and innovation Shaba Studio Ltd has developed a unique distribution platform focusing on efficient production and inventory management.
PREMIUM How entrepreneur fuses art with design to hack furniture market In the 'art meet design,' Bo Concept invites artists to display their artwork to see how art and furniture would look in their homes.
PREMIUM Two sisters champion eco-friendly cleaning for sustainable wellness The Grounded start-up founders produce non-toxic home and personal care products from locally sourced ingredients.
PREMIUM E-Safiri leads EV transformation with silent wheels, cleaner air The start-up combines renewable energy with grid power to offer a sustainable solution for a cleaner future.
PREMIUM How Uhuru’s birth inspired start of caregiving school From Sh200,000 that the former president gifted her mother for services she rendered during his birth, Janet decided to start a care-giving school.
PREMIUM How firm makes eco-friendly briquettes from crop residues Eco-charge Limited transforms agricultural waste into high quality biomass briquettes.
PREMIUM How local business transforms farm waste into organic fertiliser By processing nearly 1,500 tonnes of waste each year, the enterprise is helping to reduce local waste.
PREMIUM Inside Kiambu organic farm where nothing goes to waste George Muturi stumbled upon a technology that cuts costs and increases yields by up to 70 percent for poultry farmers.
PREMIUM How ex-UN employee reinvented herself through poultry farming Janet Adongo rears more than 1,200 chickens on a quarter-acre property in Kiambu.
PREMIUM From nothing to mega empire in landscaping Tom Ikoha now does landscaping not only in Kenya, but also in Uganda, Tanzania and Botswana.
PREMIUM How business regenerates degraded soils that threaten food production Focusing on organic waste and transforming it into value-added products, the company supports farmers while restoring soil fertility.
PREMIUM How entrepreneur leveraged golf to build networking business Using the golf course, business connects aspiring and budding entrepreneurs to the knowledge, resources and social capital they need to succeed.
