Posts tagged Kenya

Kenya co. turns old sandals into colorful objects - 24 Hour Business- fresnobee.com

Who says there is no room for youth in African politics??

Nineteen-year-old Kibiwott Munge, who vied on a URP ticket, won the Lembus Perkera ward in Baringo with 3,333 votes, becoming the youngest Kenyan to clinch a political seat in an election.”

Go Kibiwott!!

Kenyan Women Photographers in Top Spot for Canon’s “Power to Inspire” Competition

Global company, Canon, encourages photographers to capture images that incites inspiration. 2 Kenyan women photographers make it to the final rounds for their outstanding images. Read more here.

“There are more mobile phones in Uganda than light bulbs” @mkaigwa on the Next web. 

Mark Kaigwa tells us why his Nairobi is indescribable. 

African coffee shop chain attracts investment from private equity firm

In a confirmation of the opportunities that east Africa’s growing middle class offers, private equity firm Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) last week announced that it has invested in a Kenyan coffee shop chain.


Africa's Most Successful Women: Ory Okolloh

a profile and interview remarkable African women who are making the most significant impact in business, politics, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership on the continent and elsewhere around the world. Here is another in that occasional ongoing series.