There are many opportunities emanating from Africa that make business sense. Looking at primary needs such as food, clothing, accommodation, education and health is a pretty good place to start and build a business solving these basic problems. It has been interesting seeing the business delegations and world leaders coming to Kenya. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit led by none other …

When Irene Wanjiku set up REXE Roofing Products Ltd in November 2011, she knew without a doubt that they would be the kings in the roofing industry. In fact rexe is a Latin word meaning ‘king’ and Irene has formed an acronym from it that reminds her and her team every day of their values with a bit of a …

Her business idea was born from one of her lowest moments. In 2014, after doing her undergraduate program at the University of Nairobi, Shirlene Esther Nafula had plans of doing her masters at King’s College London in the UK. Unfortunately she was denied a visa because her parents couldn’t meet the financial requirements. Shirlene was crushed. She had previously left …

She has been in business for only one  year and seven months but Pamela Gatwiri, founder of Pam Nail Polish (registered as Pam Nail Care Limited) is already making her presence felt. She was declared Nail Professional of the Year in the recently concluded Kenya Hair & Beauty Contest 2016 Awards. A former air hostess, Pamela was inspired to start her business …

Lilian Wanjiku Lea Efetha, mostly known as Lia Efetha, is on a mission to fight the Flat Head Syndrome in East Africa. I met the 33 years old CEO and Founder of Toto Wraps at her shop at Equatorial Business Centre on Wood Avenue in Kilimani area, Nairobi. The tiny store is big enough to hold a counter, three plastic …

Michelle Ntalami, a young vibrant entrepreneur ventured into natural hair products in search of a healthy lifestyle seven years ago. She is the brains behind the brand name “Marini Naturals” that many African women are now opting for. Her passion for the business, her ambitious team and vibrant orange brand colour, all play a huge role in Michelle’s journey to …

Maryanne is a Christian and mother of two boys aged three years and five years. When she was pregnant for the first time, it was an exciting phase for her. At the time, it was just she and her husband in the house and at the end of the day, Maryanne would find herself excitedly sharing with him a narrative …

Jennifer Atieno Sanna aka Atisanna is making ripples on the Kenyan musical scene. For five years now, Atisanna has been wooing audiences with her mastery at playing the nyatiti, a traditional musical instrument from the Luo community.  Atisanna who is in her thirties is a single mother of three daughters and one son. Born and bred in a musical family, …

There’s always an aura of calmness around Christine Khasinah-Odero, but don’t be fooled; the kind 35-year mother of one who loves African style is a powerhouse of will, energy and focus. In just 4 years of building Supamamas into a strong brand, Christine has won lots of accolades: Country Winner 2015, CEO Magazine Africa Most Influential Women in Business and Government; …

  Joan Osogo has big dreams for her 5 years old daughter and, like any parent the young mother would like her child to go further than she ever did. Joan is the CEO and Founder of Jitahidi Group, and the enterprise being 6 months old, she’s still doing everything herself as she doesn’t have any employees yet. Tell us …