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

Business & Entrepreneurship

Business and Entrepreneurship

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...
Workers harvesting avocados at Parachichi Center farm in Uasin Gishu County. Farmers are encouraged to use crates to avoid damage to the fruit. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Parachichi Center credited for a shift to avocado farming in Uasin Gishu

For ages, farmers in Uasin Gishu County have been known for large-scale maize farming. Parachichi Centre decided to venture into avocado farming to diversify the farmers. As the lead avocado producer in Uasin Gishu, Parachichi Centre...
Magdalene Ndung'u, a tomato supplier based in Kisii town. She has three years into the business and says it has been profitable all along. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Magdalene’s successful journey from local vendor to owning tomato depot

Shifting from mitumba business, she started her tomato supplying business in 2020. She handpicked a group of hardworking and committed employees who shared her vision and values.  To succeed, she encourages people to work as hard...
An e-poster with details of the power-packed webinar which unleashed research-based details on women's potential in the digital economy concerning the shea value chain in Uganda. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

Shea Value Chain: Fueling women empowerment in Uganda’s digital economy

Women face numerous obstacles within the shea value chain, including limited access to finance, markets, and information. A majority of women in the chain access the market through go-betweens or intermediaries.  The groundbreaking partnership signifies a...
Taste and Grind premises located at Muthama Road, Syokimau. Nicole Ngumi, a recent graduate, started it to fill the fast-food gap she had seen within her neighborhood. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Entrepreneurship: How more young people are becoming own bosses

  An increasing number of young people have ventured into entrepreneurship.  Maintaining a positive attitude is important in entrepreneurship. Unemployment has become an everyday topic; among the youth, it’s not just a conversation to them but a...
Monicah Njeri at her Dubai Market Shop in Naivasha. She is the Founder and CEO, Ebenezar Curtains and Décor, which designs and supplies high-class curtains. PHOTO/Wanjiru Karangah, Scholar Media Africa.

Njeri’s Resilience: From shopkeeping to owning multi-shop curtain business

She has always envisioned a brighter and bigger future. All along, she has seized every opportunity to diversify her business venture. When the curtains of her shop closed, the doors of becoming a curtains designer and...
Ivan Akampa, a young entrepreneur and proprietor owning and running Sell Connect Uganda, an e-commerce platform disrupting traditional business in Uganda and changing the trends. PHOTO/Courtesy.

A moment with Akampa, digitalist reshaping Uganda’s retail industry

He takes on an innovative stride, embraces the digital days, and disrupts the traditional retail models. Akampa's e-commerce business model has completely transformed the retail industry. He emphasizes that the youths need to take advantage of...