In more developed economies such as the USA, China, and parts of Europe, it is very easy to get patents for anything that is innovative, because the government is aware that such products could be revolutionary. To get a patent in Kenya, however, an innovator has ...
“The retail sector in Kenya is very efficient with shops ubiquitous with limited product selection, high prices and when mobile phone penetration peaked even in the most rural communities, Copia Global was born,” opens Ms Turner, co-founder and chairperson of Copia Glob...
In addition, many developed countries are using AI algorithms to analyse road infrastructure data to identify potential hazards such as potholes, sharp curves, or inadequate lighting. We can use similar AI technology to prioritise maintenance and design safer roads to reduce the high number of accide...
Government statistics from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) indicate that 33 percent of women in Kenya (between the ages of 15 and 49) are either overweight or obese. And these cases seem to be soaring due to unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. Sinc...
At the time, I think there were only three in East Africa: one in Kenya, ours was the first Lamborghini in Uganda, and the other was in Congo. We picked lessons from the Kardashians, who were socialites; they were the first to bring up the socialite tag. So, we started l...
In closing, the journey to becoming a successful investor begins with a profound understanding of personal spending habits. It is a journey marked by self-discovery, financial enlightenment and strategic decision-making. Embracing these principles will enable individuals embark on...
Rosemary has ambitious dreams to grow beyond Kenya's borders. And with technological advancement, she has new products in the development pipeline to match market demand. “My hope is that we develop our capital markets to enable us to access the right type of funding to accel...
“In coastal locations, sea-level rise is likely to lead to even more acute water supply and salinisation problems, as freshwater aquifers are contaminated,” the report adds. Water scarcity dates back to 1992 when Kenya’s resources were calculated at 647 cubic metres per capita, below an ...