2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Business & Entrepreneurship

Business and Entrepreneurship

Upcoming Trans Africa Investment Summit to foster Africa-diaspora collaboration

Founded by Prof. Nanyunja and other partners, the summit aims to facilitate trade among Africans and the world. The absence of adequate training that is implementable in the African context is contributing to Africa’s downfall...
Alaka Lugonzo, an extractives Strategist at Oxfam, at the UM6P- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Marrakech, Morocco. She says Africa is well placed to flourish due to a productive use of its minerals. PHOTO/Alaka Lugonzo.

Africa, take charge of green minerals for development or remain poor

At least 700 million people worldwide lack access to energy, and 600 million of them dwell in the African continent.  The speakers at the session challenged local authorities to establish strong standards and regulatory bodies...
Kisii-based Finer Nails and Barber Shop team, led by Dr. Edna Orina (fifth from left), a Consultant Radiologist at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, pose for a photo with Joseph Ondieki (third left), Manager, Kisii Vocational Rehabilitation Center, during their visit to the rehabilitation facility for a CSR on October 10, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Finer Nails and Barber Shop visits Kisii Vocational Rehab for Huduma Day

The visit was also an opportunity for the team to talk to the learners about mental health and wellness, business, self-realization and self-acceptance, among other life lessons. The CSR aimed at giving back to...

Kenya’s inflation rate and its effects on women; here’s how to survive

Historically, Kenya still struggles with consistent budget deficits, poor financial governance, corruption, heavy debt burden and other natural circumstances like rampaging droughts. In July 2023, Kenya’s inflation rate fell to 7.3%, the lowest reading since...
Patrick Nyaga, Group Chief Executive Officer, CIC Group. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Embracing ESG, a sustainable development catalyst in Kenya’s insurance sector

By Patrick Nyaga Nearly 36 percent of global insurers cite customers as their top priority when they are defining their ESG strategy. Insurers must recognize the interconnectedness of their actions with the well-being of society...
Workspace at Nakuru Box, an entrepreneurial facility offering clients space for individual remote work, company training sessions and other hosting for comfortable delivery of services. The facility has fast-internet and affordable prices for the work spaces. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Revolutionizing entrepreneurship with Nakuru Box innovation center

With no lease payments, no deposits, no hassle of setting up furniture, and no need to hire a receptionist, Nakuru Box becomes the ultimate support system for entrepreneurs. At Nakuru Box, entrepreneurs receive the tools,...

Agriculture and the Kenyan economy: Road to recovery

In Kenya, the agricultural sector comprises six subsectors: industrial crops, food crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and forestry.  Positively transforming agriculture is crucial to growing the economy and alleviating poverty. It has been said that apart from...
Technology is a key driver in the entrepreneurial world and other spaces of impact. The more the startups, the greater the impact on women involved in the technology sector. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

How technology startups are reshaping the future of women in tech

The tech sector still grapples with gender underrepresentation, raising the critical need for diversity in driving innovation.  Mukarukundo’s entrepreneurial journey ignited during her university days, but she soon realized that her ideas, like those of...

Entrepreneurs: Investing should be your priority, not an option

Mental health and wellness are paramount for you to be ahead of the curve in the workplace.  Dr. Walter Okibo, an entrepreneur and lecturer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), advises people...
Rouben Tamba, CEO of Ubrimma Logistics and Member and AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council from Cameroon. He points out that Central Africa has faced a significant obstacle in the form of dilapidated roads. PHOTO/Courtesy.

AfCFTA: Will Africa finally adopt free market policies? 

Implementing AfCFTA is the key to unlocking job creation on an unmatched scale.  The absence of coercion allows a diverse range of products and services to flourish, enabling consumers to exercise their freedom of choice.  Becoming...