Eastern Africa

The Rise of Kenyan Tech Startups: A Look at Growth Drivers and Remaining Challenges

 Introduction Kenya has emerged as a front-runner in Africa's burgeoning tech scene, attracting global attention with its vibrant ecosystem of…

2 years ago

How A Female Entrepreneur Seeks to Transform Customer Service In Rwanda Through Training

One of the most important sectors that is greatly contributing to Rwanda’s economic growth is the service sector (Uwitonze and…

2 years ago

Wake and Bake in Kilifi: Creating Economic Empowerment for Kenyan Women

Before the first light hits, the women of Imani Group Kilifi County rise early in order to begin their daily…

3 years ago

Assessing e-waste generation and management in Uganda

Introduction Managing the flows of waste from end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), known as e-waste in developing countries like…

3 years ago

Solid waste management and recycling in Ethiopia

We have a waste problem. Currently the world generates around 2 billion tonnes of solid waste annually and this is…

4 years ago

Harnessing the potential of women entrepreneurs in South Sudan

Wherever you go in South Sudan you see women entrepreneurs. They are selling vegetables in the markets, running beauty salons,…

4 years ago

Challenges faced by SMEs in Kenya

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an integral part of the Kenyan economy —more than 30% of the annual jobs…

4 years ago

Legal and Financial Environment for Micro-Enterprises in Tanzania

The informal sector employs 76% of people in Tanzania, with 47.6% in wholesale and retail trading, repair of vehicles and…

4 years ago

IMF debt relief creates new business opportunities in Somalia

In summary: Civil war in Somalia has lasted for 30 years leaving the country devastated.The country has risen towards establishing…

6 years ago

Benefits, Development Strategies and Laws for SMEs in Ethiopia

Overview of the SMEs Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking #173 out of 187 countries,…

6 years ago