When Soni Methu landed a role in a local TV drama, little did she know it would start her on her journey to become Kenya’s first journalist to host CNN’s Inside Africa. Soni, whose new assignment began in August, has taken over from Errol Barnett, following in the footsteps of Jeff Koinange and Zein Verjee […]
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Michael Kabiah’s background is humble. He was orphaned at 16 and never made it to college like his peers. He, however, did not cast his fate to the wind and defied all odds to become an established entrepreneur. After his secondary school education, his grandfather, who was left to care for him after his mother […]
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When three US-born former relief workers started the Nairobi Java House in Kenya 15 years ago, all they wanted was a place they could “get a good cup of coffee”. Today Java is East Africa’s largest coffee chain with 25 outlets in Kenya and Uganda. The company has also diversified into the pizza and frozen […]
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There are seven essential principles that you must practice as an entrepreneur throughout your business life if you are to achieve maximum success. They have been taught and repeated in thousands of books and articles over the years, and here they are. 1. Clarity: You must be absolutely clear on who you are and what […]
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There’s something about the morning that makes it so special… maybe it’s the promise of a new day. Maybe it’s the chill in the air, the darkness in the sky, or the uncommon silence. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure. The morning is a make or break moment for your day, and the […]
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James Omwando is the CEO of KK Group of Companies. The group provides private security services in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. James Omwando, CEO, KK Security 1. What was your first job? I worked as an election clerk. I was in high school at the time. After I […]
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Dr Jennifer Riria is the CEO of Kenya Women Holding Group (KWH) a microfinance, banking and insurance group that works with 900,000 women, mostly in rural Kenya. She is the Kenyan country winner of the 2014 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award. Dr Jennifer Riria, CEO, Kenya Women Holding 1. What was your first […]
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Building a million-dollar business is hard enough. Building a million dollar fortune is even harder. But building a million-dollar fortune in Africa while in your twenties or thirties is deserving of applause. Each year since 2012, I have scouted for 10 remarkable, unsung African entrepreneurs who are aged 39 and under, who have built well-structured multi-million […]
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A Kenyan film by university students has won an international award in the Zanzibar International Film Festival (Ziff) during the award ceremony held on Saturday.. The film, ‘Sticking ribbons’ was awarded as best East African Talent. Directed by students Bill Jones Afwani, produced by Kevin Njue who is also the film’s scriptwriter, with Brian Achar […]
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LOS ANGELES Kenyan Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, Somalia’s Barkhad Abdi, “Happy” songster Pharrell Williams and Irish-German star Michael Fassbender are among 271 actors newly invited to join Hollywood’s Oscar-bestowing Academy, organisers have said. Other non-US invitees include Britain’s Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan, as well as Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki and Israeli-born Palestinian director […]
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Big Concerts on Friday confirmed that 9-time Grammy Award-winner, multi-platinum selling R&B artist John Legend will be bringing his tour to South Africa. Having been to South Africa several times, it’s clear the R&B superstar enjoys his time and indulging in African hospitality. “You treat me like I’m home and I always feel so welcome […]
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Four African countries participating in the 2014 World Cup which started in Brazil on Thursday – Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria and Ghana – have the potential to generate a combined $32 million if they are knocked out in the initial group stages. This means their under performance could generate some form of revenue for their respective […]
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After a successful second season, Africa Fashion Week is returning to Los Angeles with a few new updates. As of January, we officially changed our company name from AFWLA, LLC. to Continent Creative, LLC. The name change is due to significant expansion of our business activities, which now include: PR, Fashion Show Production, Creative Direction, […]
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KENYAN star actress and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has optioned and got the film rights to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Americanah. In an interview with Arise Entertainment two months ago, the Nigerian author hinted that she will be working with Lupita. She said that Lupita read the novel, loved it and “will be making […]
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I find that motivation can be a tricky thing. We all want it. We set our goals. We have our dreams. And then we try to fill the gap by pouring in motivation. But of course, it isn’t as easy as one might think. Being motivated can be hard. So ultimately, you’ve got to make […]
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