Pharmacist seeks a pie of the styling industry The art of bespoke tailoring requires patience and resources, including the right tailor and good quality fabric.
PREMIUM Made in Kenya, loved around the world: The rise of Flavour Infusion Lillian Katungwa’s kitchen start-up gets national recognition.
PREMIUM New company registrations rise on hopeful business owners The Business Registration Service data shows 38,446 new firms were registered this quarter.
PREMIUM Omena biscuits? Tackling Kenya’s malnutrition with unlikely snack Rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron and essential vitamins, omena holds untapped promise.
PREMIUM Trash to treasure: Recycling a fortune from waste in the Mara Yesterday's leftovers are feeding tomorrow's possibilities.
Fintech seeks to bridge funding gaps in agriculture sector Many financial institutions are unwilling to offer short-term loans to farmers due to the perceived risky nature of farming.
PREMIUM How firm transformed aloe vera extracts for a growing market Sheth Naturals sought to meet the demand for high quality aloe vera extracts for pharmaceutical, food and beauty sectors.
When skincare is not about trends and products but science and authenticity Skin expert cautions about relying on skin analysis machines and dismisses them as gimmicks.
Solar powered charging stations to the rescue Demand for the service is growing as more people spend more time away from home and rely on their smartphones for communication and entertainment.
PREMIUM My business satisfies the sweet tooth Aware that she was competing with established bakeries, she focused on offering unique products that stood out in the market.
PREMIUM Sustainable dreads: I recycle synthetic hair to dreadlocks After months of research, trial and error, Beatrice Njeri developed a process for re-engineering synthetic hair waste into dreadlocks.
How an overseas experience inspired duo to start a home automation firm With a lean staff of eight, the firm has thus been able to serve notable clients.
PREMIUM Professor builds electronic mkokoteni The innovation is envisioned to create decent jobs and alleviate problems of climate change.
PREMIUM Kisii women reap big from dried vegetables Traders have come up with creative ways to prevent post-harvest losses.
PREMIUM Making money from oversupply Linda Korir saw an opportunity to address these challenges by creating healthier, more sustainable food options.
Would your company survive your exit or would it collapse? It pained Kaberia Bariu, founder of SetPace Consultancy, to see his father's business collapse when he fell ill.
PREMIUM Firm rides on sustainability and craftsmanship in Kenya’s leather industry The business facilitates hands-on training in leather craftsmanship, enabling individuals with disabilities to earn a livelihood.
Platform seeks to enhance access to medicine in low-income regions Axmed enables buyers to source drugs directly from manufacturers at lower costs.
PREMIUM Samaki cookies: Entrepreneur's healthy snack to beat malnutrition Samaki Cookies are nutrient-dense treats made from fish powder, cassava flour, and fruit.
PREMIUM Aparthotels: The answer to travellers' new demands Here’s why you should invest in an aparthotel, and what to consider before you do.
Platform promises car owners and their clients peace of mind The platform targets car rental companies and car owners that may want to earn extra money.
Kenyan swimwear brand promoting cultural pride and modesty How one woman's desire to champion African identity through fashion led to creation of swimwear brand.
PREMIUM How Longonot experience inspired creation of hiking gear brand In March 2024, this couple took a risk and started a homegrown outdoor gear retail.
Investor launched summit to bridge access to funding gaps for innovators Africa Tech Summit has connected more than 1,000 stakeholders in Africa’s startup ecosystem.
PREMIUM Cycle, don't drive to work... Bike Is Best Kenya aims to fill the gap in affordable, sustainable transportation options.
Local company bets on localised digital training Digital training is a critical growth strategy that enables organisations to equip their teams with the skills they need.
Business tackling exploitative fishing systems with ethical aquaculture solutions Company operates a 100 per cent solar-powered cage fish farm and has invested in solar chilling solutions.
PREMIUM Bridging the digital divide in Kenya one tablet at a time ElimuTab provides educational tablets designed to bridge the digital divide in Kenya and beyond.
'My mission is economic freedom for the marginalised' Entrepreneur Nasreen Ali is helping communities thrive through social entrepreneurship and meaningful change.
Creativity: Fatuma Mohammed mints profit from coconut shells Fast-rising Mombasa businesswoman was among scores of Kenyans who lost their jobs in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
