2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Business & Entrepreneurship

Business and Entrepreneurship

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...

Unleashing pathways to tapping Africa’s economic opportunities

Evidently, Africa, despite having a smaller GDP growth, has maintained a significant population growth of around 2.5% compared to India, which has a slower population growth.  Education should be market-relevant, and this can be achieved...
Delegates follow proceedings during a Coffee Roundtable Conversation planned and hosted by Arise Circle KE, a leadership and development training organization, on July 6, 2023. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Walking the Talk: Arise Circle coaching professionals for greatness

In life, many competing needs, crisscrossing roles, an ever-changing world, leadership responsibilities, loss and other life eventualities keep depleting our cups. A full cup and running over is just but a metaphor used to mean...

Avanti reinforces commitment to provide satellite connectivity in Africa

They believe that by strategically positioning themselves in key African markets and fostering collaboration with industry leaders, they are well-positioned to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions to partners across Africa. Africa hosts three out...
Black Soldier Flies at their pupa stage. Black soldier farming has become common in Kenya, a solution to agribusiness-sensitive challenges to farmers. PHOTO/IDH.

How Zaida is recycling waste into wealth through black soldier farming

By utilizing the larvae of black soldier flies as a substitute for conventional feed ingredients and converting organic waste into fertilizers rich in nutrients, this farming method effectively turns waste into a valuable resource.  The...