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In this interview, Snehar Shah, CEO of iXAfrica, shares his vision for revolutionizing the digital landscape in East Africa by establishing Kenya as a pivotal data center hub. Shah discusses the strategic choice of Kenya for its abundant renewable energy, growing tech ecosystem, and robust connectivity, while outlining iXAfrica’s ambitious plans to support the region’s digital transformation and meet the rising demand for AI-ready infrastructure.

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Storage Central Kenya: Gerardo Segura on Pioneering Self-Storage Solutions in East Africa

June 30, 2024

In this interview, Gerardo Segura offers insights into the self-storage sector, covering its evolution, competitive landscape, and challenges. He details Storage Central Kenya’s pioneering efforts in Nairobi and East Africa, emphasizing the lack of established storage solutions before their entry, and discusses their strategy for regional expansion. Additionally, he shares the company’s customer demographics, competitive advantages, and plans for future growth.

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East Africa Brazil: Your Local Partner for Project Finance, Infrastructure, and Agri-Business Solutions

June 10, 2024

Interview with João Ramos, Managing Partner at East Africa Brazil International Could you provide an overview of your background and professional activities? Your involvement in …

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Transforming African Agriculture: Marcos Brandalise Unveils Brazafric Group’s Journey

April 22, 2024

Interview with Marcos Brandalise, Founder and Group CEO of Brazafric Group of Companies (BGC) To begin, could you give us some background on Brazafric Group …

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Packaging Industry: Gavin Dehning Discusses Silafrica’s Growth Initiatives Across East Africa

February 12, 2024

In this conversation with MarcoPolis, Gavin Dehning, the Group CEO of Silafrica, a prominent packaging manufacturing company, discusses recent milestones and highlights major contracts with industry leaders Heineken and Coca Cola, offering valuable insights into the company’s strategic investments and expansive growth strategies across East Africa.

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Manufacturing Sector: Jayesh Shah Unveils Sumaria Group’s Evolution and Expansion Plans

January 16, 2024

Jayesh Shah delves into the strategic evolution and current landscape of the family business. Focused on consolidating their ventures, Sumaria Group has streamlined its portfolio to emphasize three core entities: Silafrica, a leading packaging company; Nyanza Bottling, a Coca-Cola plant with over 35 years of thriving success; and their ginning company. Discover the unique journey and future aspirations of Sumaria Group as they seek new horizons in the global market.

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The Village Formula: CEO Joram Mwinamo Explains How SNDBX is Revolutionizing SME Services

September 7, 2023

In this interview, Joram Mwinamo discusses the unique concept of SNDBX – The Village Formula. Developed over 10 years of working with entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Kenya, SNDBX brings together a permanent residency of more than 37 professional disciplines under the same roof to work collaboratively side by side with entrepreneurs physically and virtually.

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Driving Innovation and Dominance in Packaging: An Interview with Maurice Oyuyo, CFO at Silafrica

July 18, 2023

In this exclusive interview, CFO Maurice Oyuyo highlights Silafrica’s vision and position in the packaging industry in Kenya and East Africa. Oyuyo sees Silafrica as a dominant player in the packaging space, focused on tailored solutions for packaging, improving plastic usage, and providing innovative solutions to B2B customers. The company offers a wide range of products, including high-quality crates and innovative foldable crates that address environmental concerns.

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Bridging the Tech Talent Gap: CEO Snehar Shah on Moringa School’s Journey to Empower African Youth

June 29, 2023

Snehar Shah shares his assessment of the IT sector in Kenya and presents Moringa School, a multi-disciplinary learning accelerator committed to closing the skills gap in Africa’s job markets by delivering transformative tech-based learning to high-potential jobseekers; and on graduation connecting them to local and international employers who desire high-quality tech talent.

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Kenya Industry: Discussing the Importance of Recycling Initiatives in Packaging with Gavin Dehning of Silafrica

February 27, 2023

Gavin Dehning talks latest news and innovations at Silafrica, the leading manufacturer and supplier of the most innovative and sustainable rigid plastic packaging solutions in Kenya and East Africa for beverage, food, personal and home care, and chemicals since 1967. He also discusses the importance of promoting recycling initiatives in packaging, and talks about Silafrica’s commitment in this aspect.