Pandemic shut my business but I returned bigger
Zia Bett-Nyamari, the owner and founder of clothing brand Zia Africa — which manufactures clothes locally — talks to Enterprise about her business.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Pandemic shut my business but I returned bigger
Saudi Arabia unveils Sh113b growth fund
Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco, has announced the launch of a $1 billion (Sh113.58 billion) diversified growth fund.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Saudi Arabia unveils Sh113b growth fund
Global tech communities converge in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has launched the largest technology event, LEAP, where global technological communities will converge...
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Global tech communities converge in Saudi Arabia
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From sales lady to car yard owner
After four years as a car sales executive, Wambui Gachoki ventured out on her own as a luxury car dealer.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
From sales lady to car yard owner
Boost for traders as SGR-metre rail start operations
It now takes Sh90,000 per container to transport goods via rail compared to Sh200,000 per container via road.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Boost for traders as SGR-metre rail start operations
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Maasai Mara accidental investment that turned into gold
Angama was really a big mistake that turned into a huge business,” says Nicky Fitzgerald, the owner of Angama Mara Safari camp in the Maasai Mara.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Maasai Mara accidental investment that turned into gold
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What it takes to run a logistics business
the A to Z of running a logistics company.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
What it takes to run a logistics business
Female mechanic redefines the job
Thogori Ng’ang’a, the owner of TK auto garage, shares her journey with Enterprise working in an industry that is dominated by men.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Female mechanic redefines the job
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Traditional vegetables gave me a fresh start in business
Many people turned to healthy eating habits when the coronavirus hit, with traditional vegetables being one of the favourite choices.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Traditional vegetables gave me a fresh start in business
Kenya tops in green financing in Africa - report
Together with Morocco, Kenya lauded for such capital market products as green bonds and sustainable equities.
By Frankline Sunday and Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Kenya tops in green financing in Africa - report
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Search and print in minutes: The wonders of digital technology in Ardhi House
The government says its programme to digitise land records has been successful, with the process in Nairobi nearing completion.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Search and print in minutes: The wonders of digital technology in Ardhi House
Nairobi Expressway: Ruaka to JKIA will take 30 minutes
It will take a traveller in Ruaka about 30 minutes to get to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) once the Nairobi Expressway is completed.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Nairobi Expressway: Ruaka to JKIA will take 30 minutes
Once the promise of a good time, Malindi limps on
The people here are fluent in Italian and German. About five years ago, business was booming in this small coastal town that is known for its promise.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Once the promise of a good time, Malindi limps on
Road projects around Nairobi near completion
It will take a traveller in Ruaka about 30 minutes to get to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) once the Nairobi Expressway is completed.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Road projects around Nairobi near completion
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Fact check: Is breastfeeding a form of birth control?
Socialite Corazon Kwamboka made a claim on social media saying she thought breastfeeding was a form of family planning.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Fact check: Is breastfeeding a form of birth control?
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Pension-backed housing only days away
?Kenyans will in the course of October be able to withdraw up to 40 per cent of the money they have contributed to pension schemes to buy homes.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Pension-backed housing only days away
State boosts local vehicle assembler with military deal
Kenya is expected to save about Sh1 billion by buying locally-made vehicles for the military in a deal AVA will deliver 300 vehicles.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
State boosts local vehicle assembler with military deal
Coffee value addition at EPZ boosts farmers
The total area under the crop is estimated to be 160,000 hectares, about one-third of it in large plantations.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Coffee value addition at EPZ boosts farmers
State woos firms to expand special economic zones
CS says government will provide support services if firms utilise their own land. Over 60,000 people are employed at EPZs across the country.
By Vivianne Wandera and Graham Kajilwa 2 years ago
State woos firms to expand special economic zones
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What it takes to run a beauty parlour
You have to invest heavily in infrastructure and make sure the environment you present to your clients is warm enough and inviting enough.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
What it takes to run a beauty parlour
Few sightings as whales steer off Kenyan coast
Humpback whale migration has become a sensation among local and international tourists, specifically the areas of Watamu and Malindi.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Few sightings as whales steer off Kenyan coast
Schools register growth despite 9-month closure
The education sector was one of the most affected by the coronavirus pandemic that saw schools closed for the better part of last year.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Schools register growth despite 9-month closure
Things to do, see in Malindi on a budget
There are a lot of budget hotels and self-catering options on this stretch. Just not on the beach itself, but you will be within walking distance.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Things to do, see in Malindi on a budget
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What it takes to run a pastry business
Passionate entrepreneurs are now stepping into this space and incorporating more delicious treats.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
What it takes to run a pastry business
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Kilifi: Six attractions to look out for
Kenya’s coastal region is a favourite for many a traveller. However, travelling can be costly and has kept many a potential holiday goer at home.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Kilifi: Six attractions to look out for
Uhuru’s hope for food secure region lies in Thwake Dam
The Sh42 billion multipurpose embankment Thwake Dam is set to be complete in June next year.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Uhuru’s hope for food secure region lies in Thwake Dam
Konza data centre gears up to host more companies
Konza Technology City is set to host East Africa’s biggest data centre with capacity of 1.6 petabyte.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Konza data centre gears up to host more companies
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Kenyans’ thirst for pricey cognac grows
Unknown to many people, whiskey and cognac are different. The difference lies in the base ingredients.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Kenyans’ thirst for pricey cognac grows
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KikoRomeo: Fashion house driving artistry, social impact
Business inspired by the need to stimulate employment among women still going strong 25 years on.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
KikoRomeo: Fashion house driving artistry, social impact
Report: Covid-19 risks rolling back gains made in war on HIV
The report also showed that Kenya’s HIV prevalence is 4.3 per cent with 5.5 per cent being women and 2.9 per cent men.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Report: Covid-19 risks rolling back gains made in war on HIV
President Uhuru to launch Siaya-Bondo water project
The project is meant to improve access, availability and sustainability of water supply
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
President Uhuru to launch Siaya-Bondo water project
Kisumu traders relocated to new Uhuru business park complex
The project was started in 2019 after the Kenya Railways and the county government went into an agreement
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Kisumu traders relocated to new Uhuru business park complex
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DP’s daughter June Ruto says ‘I do’ in elite ceremony: Photos
Dressed in a white strapless gown, June Ruto was a stunner.
By Brian Okoth and Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
DP’s daughter June Ruto says ‘I do’ in elite ceremony: Photos
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CMB Prezzo: A chat with king of bling on life, love and showbiz
Prezzo said he has played his part in the industry and anything he does now is because of his love for music.
By Stevens Muendo and Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
CMB Prezzo: A chat with king of bling on life, love and showbiz
Police must always protect women from abuse
What gives a police officer permission to caress a woman upon arrest and tell her “You are my type".
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Police must always protect women from abuse
Kenya Power eyes Sh2b from reduced illegal connections
The war on losses is one of the company’s key cogs in its turnaround strategy in addition to the CBO approach.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Kenya Power eyes Sh2b from reduced illegal connections
Why champagne differs from other wines
Champagne is made out of three types of grapes produce; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
Why champagne differs from other wines
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How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business
The idea for Picnics By Njoki, came about at her friends birthday party when the guests were asked to bring their own picnic sets.
By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago
How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business
CS defends trade deal with Britain
The Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation, however, says the trade deal will open up the UK more to Kenyan goods and services.
By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago
CS defends trade deal with Britain
We sunk all our savings into a risk and it paid off
Some of Mark Mwangi’s young adulthood stripes were earned behind the wheel of a truck.
By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago
We sunk all our savings into a risk and it paid off
Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
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