PRIME Decision making: Profiting from randomness In business, as in life, randomness often beats skill—success comes from embracing uncertainty, not controlling it.
PRIME Money bouquet sellers push back against CBK order Despite the CBK warning, money bouquet orders are soaring as Nairobi florists adapt designs to meet Valentine’s Day demand.
PRIME Kenyan returnees from US set up nursing assistant colleges as demand grows Kenyan investors train certified nursing assistants to meet local and global demand.
PRIME How families influence entrepreneurs’ journey Family influence can make or break entrepreneurial dreams, shaping whether youth pursue risky startups or safer, predictable careers.
PRIME How value, ecosystems, and AI are rewriting business Invisible sparks—from mindset to AI—are driving business success and ecosystem innovation.
PRIME When clean toilets become big money The units are divided for regular users, VIPs, and persons with mobility needs, including ramps for wheelchair users.
PRIME Why most corporate Kenya change programmes fail Change is usually scary. Even when we know the end result will be worth it, the process of getting there is often uncomfortable and difficult.
PRIME Engineer turns toxic waste into a profitable niche Unlike many capital-heavy industrial startups, Tranbiz did not begin with large upfront financing.
PRIME When smart managers ask the wrong strategy questions Your brain can only process so much information and can get easily overloaded – which is why talking on your cell while driving is forbidden in Kenya.
PRIME Founders need a different operating system As AI transforms work, thriving depends on passion, human skills, and relentless focus, as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang shows.
PRIME Tanzanian winemaker bets on overlooked hibiscus crop From job loss to a thriving hibiscus wine business, Teddy Fidelis Lyimo is turning an overlooked crop into a regional success story.
PRIME How student turned campus idea into commercial success From a university project to a thriving strawberry and jam business, Jimmy Aluvisia is turning sweet ideas into real success.
PRIME In a world of free knowledge, what is worth paying for? In an age of free information and constant change, real success comes from creating genuine value, not chasing money.
PRIME Why innovation fails and how to fix it fast Want different results? Start by asking different questions — and rethink strategy as a sprint, not a marathon.
PRIME The business of lighting up festive season Kenyans are lighting up the festive season with booming fairy light and fire pit heater businesses.
PRIME How firm filled frozen-fries gap KFC once plugged with imports Humphrey Mburu grew Sereni Fries from a small potato business into a leading frozen-fries enterprise with national reach and regional ambitions.
PRIME How tiny Tigoni café outsmarts the giants A Kenyan entrepreneur transforms a small Tigoni space into a thriving café, proving creativity and adaptability create a competitive edge.
PRIME The Sh45,000 kiondo brings grandma’s craft back to life, supports women weavers Vicky Ngari revives the traditional Kiondo, fusing Gikuyu craftsmanship with modern luxury and empowering Kenyan women weavers.
PRIME FSD Africa sets up Sh3.9bn fund for insurance start-ups The fund will enable innovators within the insurance space to develop insurance solutions that meet the needs of the people
PRIME Kenyan sound engineer bets Sh20m to revolutionise live event audio Kenyan sound engineer Max Mululu invests Sh20 million in world-class audio equipment to transform the live events industry.
PRIME Inside the Sh70,000 a goat enterprise From two does to an award-winning herd, a Caleb Mwenda is redefining dairy goat farming in Kenya.
PRIME Death of five-year plans and your only defence against AI disruption AI is reshaping how businesses think, plan, and compete—forcing leaders to adapt faster or fall behind.
PRIME Why traditional strategy fails in a platform world In business, as in life, we tend to think in opposites. One would not exist, without the other. Light or dark, high or low, hot or cold, smart or stupid. That’s how we make sense of the world...
PRIME The ex-banker who bet big on Nuria Bookstore After several failed ventures, ex-banker Abdullahi Bulle built Nuria Bookstore into Kenya’s top hub for self-published authors.
PRIME How Makueni textiles maker broke into lucrative Europe, US markets From a small Makueni project, Tosheka Textiles has grown into a premium sustainable brand blending modern design with timeless craft.
