Year when Kenya banned plastic bags and CEOs who made news

Kawangware business group that manufacturers Eco friendly carrier bags. Their sales have gone up 2,000 a week after the ban.3/12/2017. [Photo:WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD]

During 2017, business executives had major curve balls swinging their way. The campaigns and the subsequent General Election have been cited as the major concern for the captains of industry but they also had to deal with other factors including internal strife and policy environment, all threatening to ground their companies - while in rare instances playing to their advantage.

Here are some of the captains that made major news in the business world and how some navigated the threats, while for others the jury is still out whether they will stay above water.