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.
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.
PRIME How in-laws turned a simple idea into thriving honey-testing business From a simple jar of honey, two entrepreneurs built Kijani Honey into a thriving business championing quality and purity in East Africa’s sweet trade.
PRIME Tried the ignorant approach to your business problems? From Einstein to Mamdani, problem-solving begins with curiosity and fresh thinking.
PRIME Dried vegetables open export market for farmers group From a small church group to an export-ready agribusiness, Kiambu farmers are turning dried vegetables into global profits.
PRIME Illusion to insight: The art of creative strategic thinking Most business strategies are just plans in disguise — true strategy, like art, demands authenticity, inversion, and the courage to think differently.
PRIME Sneakers fly off shelves as marathon craze grows Marathon season is driving a sneaker rush in Nairobi as fitness, fashion, and demand for quality running shoes boost sales citywide.
PRIME What real business leadership looks like True leadership isn’t about loud charisma or fixed traits—it’s about focus, trust, and turning everyday actions into lasting impact.
PRIME Kitengela farmer selling guinea fowl, ornamental birds for Sh8,000 Engineer-turned-farmer Fredrick Omondi is turning guinea fowl and ornamental bird farming into a thriving agribusiness.
PRIME How mascots have become big business in Nairobi Kenyan entrepreneurs are turning the mascot craze into big business — blending fun, marketing, and youth employment.
PRIME Why agility, curiosity, and the right questions define effective leaders Real strategy lies in asking better questions and staying agile, not clinging to rigid five-year plans.
