Marcos Brandalise shares insights into Brazafric Group’s journey transforming African agriculture. With over three decades of experience, he discusses Brazafric’s activities in equipment supply, consultancy services, and farm management, and highlights BGC’s commitment to sustainability, ongoing projects, and vision for a sustainable future in African agriculture.

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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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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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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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Crown Paints, Kenya’s leading paint manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the coveted Starbrands status by Brands Awards Kenya. This prestigious recognition comes after a detailed countrywide survey conducted by Enterprit Brands Awards in January 2023.

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The Rotary Club of Malindi celebrated its 32nd charter anniversary, and one of the ways they raise funds for education bursaries and polio eradication is through the Annual Malindi Marathon/Charity Walk, now in its eleventh year. Crown Paints Kenya PLC, in collaboration with Rhagib Stores, proudly supports the Malindi Marathon since its inception, as part of their commitment to business partners and CSR initiatives.

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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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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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As we navigate through the 21st century, an era marked by a global push towards sustainability, it is essential to recognize the key players leading this charge. Silafrica, a leading provider of plastic packaging solutions in Kenya and East Africa, teamed up with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2020, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a global circular economy.

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By adopting lightweight, returnable, foldable crates, stakeholders in the horticulture industry can reduce transportation costs, increase durability, and minimize environmental impact, while optimizing their export performance. Silafrica is a leading FMCG plastic packaging solutions provider in East Africa that offers a range of packaging solutions to meet the needs of different industries.

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The yogurt industry has experienced a significant boom in recent years, with consumers increasingly gravitating towards healthier and more convenient snacking options. Yogurt cups, available in various sizes, have become a staple in many households worldwide. In this article, we will analyze yogurt consumption trends and explore how packaging innovations like stretch wrap contribute to supply chain efficiency when transporting packaged yogurt to retail/fulfilment centres.

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The recently released Kenya 25 2023 report, published by Brand Finance – a global brand valuation consultancy, provides a comprehensive list of the most valuable Kenyan Brands. According to Brand Finance Kenya 25 2023, leading Kenyan paint manufacturing company Crown Paints Kenya is the fastest growing brand, up 70% to KES2.1 billion.

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The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed paint firm Crown Paints has recently entered into a strategic partnership with leading regional low-cost airline Jambojet. The cooperation will see the firms collaborating in business and sustainability initiatives in environment and education in Kenya.

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Stretch wrap, also known as pallet wrap, is a highly stretchable plastic film commonly used to secure pallets and protect goods during storage and transportation. Made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE), it ensures the safety and stability of products, while also offering eco-friendly alternatives.

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When it comes to exporting fruits and vegetables, packaging is a critical aspect that cannot be overlooked. Not only does it ensure the produce reaches its destination in good condition, but it also determines the efficiency of the export process. In recent years, lightweight foldable export crates have gained popularity among exporters due to their numerous advantages over rigid crates and cartons.

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In recent years, the FMCG packaging industry has undergone a period of rapid innovation, driven by changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. These changes have created new opportunities for brands to differentiate themselves and enhance the consumer experience. Silafrica, a leading producer of rigid plastic packaging solutions, has been at the forefront of these changes with its innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.

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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.

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Barbara Asumadu discusses microfinance services in Kenya and presents Musoni Microfinance Ltd, the leading credit only microfinance institution in the country. She also talks latest news and projects, and shares her vision for the future of Musoni in the next few years.

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From reducing waste to preserving product quality, the plastic packaging industry has a crucial role to play in today's world. And as East Africa's premier plastic packaging company, Silafrica is taking the lead. This article explores the company's innovative approach to packaging solutions, driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to sustainability.

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Sven Hermans gives an overview of Ponea’s marketplace, a platform dedicated to creating better, more timely and affordable access to healthcare in Kenya, as well as the whole African continent. He also talks about investment opportunities in the African healthcare sector, as Ponea is now looking for impact investors, corporate investors and venture capitalists to push its mission and vision forward.

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The market forces in the pharmaceutical industry are shifting towards more sustainable packaging options as consumers are becoming more conscious of their impact on the environment and are demanding more eco-friendly products. Pharmaceutical companies that invest in recyclable packaging will not only be able to meet consumer demands, but also stay ahead of their competitors.

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The fast-moving consumer goods industry is facing a number of changes in the value-creation model that will affect how companies operate and how they create value for consumers. Silafrica, the leading manufacturer and supplier of the most innovative and sustainable packaging solutions in Kenya and East Africa talks navigating those changes.

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Silafrica, the leading manufacturer of FMCG packaging solutions in East Africa, is proud to announce that our foldable export crates for fruit and vegetables, a game changing solution in the sector, were recently awarded the Packaging Innovation of the Year at the Kenya Avocado Excellence Awards (KAEA).

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Manoj Shah shares his assessment of the agriculture sector in Kenya and discusses building further capacities in the region. Osho Chemical Industries is the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of crop protection, animal health products, public health, industrial chemicals, farm equipment, allied products and services in the country.

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The decision of the High Court in Uganda in the recent case of HAM ENTERPRISES V DIAMOND TRUST BANK (U) AND DIAMOND TRUST BANK (K) LTD has sent the financial sector reeling for cover. Incidentally, the controversial decision in Ham’s case was made at a time when an increase in potential cross-border lending in Africa was anticipated; and the continent was in transition buoyed by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

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From the World Bank 2021 report, Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, produces 2400 tons of solid waste daily. Out of this, 840 tons is plastic waste. Only 45% of the total waste is recycled or converted to another valuable form out of an 80% target. This represents the ground truth in the major cities across Kenya and East Africa in general.

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Sundeep Raichura discusses upcoming expansion plans for Zamara Group, a leading provider of a wide range of services including: pension and insurance solutions, actuarial services, retirement funds administration and management, etc. He also discusses insurance and pensions penetration in Kenya and East Africa, and shares his vision for the future of Zamara in Africa.

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Historically, resource consumption has been correlated with the economic development of a society. This has led to emergence of wasteful practices in global production and consumption with little regard for optimization. Resources are finite and with the world population estimated to 9.6 billion people by 2050, three earths will be needed to provide the resources needed to sustain our current lifestyle.

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Marking the start of Customer Service week, Crown Paints PLC Kenya entered a strategic partnership with I&M Bank, in a move that will see authorized paint dealers and customers access quick and convenient working capital when they place orders exclusively from Crown Paints.

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In light of new trends that include sustainability, the rise of e-commerce, competition and rapidly changing consumer preferences, packaging consumer companies are rethinking what they need from a packaging manufacturing partner. So what are the key considerations before settling for one?

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Geoffrey Gitau presents Geoffrey Gitau and Co. and discusses competitve advantages and upcoming projects for the leading auditing and accounting firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. Geoffrey Gitau and Co. is a financial solutions centre geared towards providing auditing, accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and financial advisory services that adds value to clients.

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Michael Mbaya gives an overview of the Mbaya & Associates firm, a financial solutions centre geared towards providing auditing, accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and financial advisory services that adds value to clients in Kenya. He also discusses latest news and shares his vision for the future of Mbaya & Associates.

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Muthu Ravi gives an overview of Silafrica’s innovative plastic and packaging solutions in Kenya, and talks about the importance of circular economy. He also gives an overview of the company’s latest achievements in terms of innovation and technology, and mentions current projects and CSR activities.

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With increasing awareness of cognitive based factors that influence consumer willingness to purchase a product, brands are aligning their products to meet the factors and ride on them to edge out competition. Silafrica, the leading FMCG packaging manufacturer in East Africa, was among the first companies in the region to adopt IML technology in yogurt cup packaging.

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Manish Sardana discusses access to higher education in Africa and presents Craydel, an online platform that aims at re-engineering how students and working professionals in Africa search, discover and apply to their best-fit higher education. With offices in Kenya and Nigeria, Craydel is on a mission to democratize access to quality higher education throughout the continent.

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Businessman Michael Macharia, Co-Founder of IT firm SevenSeas Technologies, has won a Sh1.6 billion award against the Kenyan government following a cancelled contract to wire 98 State hospitals. Retired judge and now arbitrator Aaron Ringera found the State at fault in terminating the Sh4.7 billion contract that demanded SevenSeas Technologies provide the technology component of the Managed Equipment Service (MES) plan.

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Ashif Kassam gives an overview of RSM Eastern Africa, a professional services firm founded in 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya, and a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organisations in the region. He also discusses latest news and shares his vision for RSM in the next three years.

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Ever wondered what type of water storage to go for? Water storage selection is not one of the easiest decisions to make as there are many factors that need to be considered to arrive at the best option. Once you understand the different implications of available options, especially on safety and cost, this becomes a lot easier. So what options do you have and what are they used for?

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With food demand expected to grow by 77% over the next 28 years (2022-2050), the food industry is on a bull run. However, during this period, food production will be under a threat from climate change, competition for land uses, erosion and water scarcity. One of the solutions to this dilemma is increased efficiency and waste reduction in the food supply chain, which will result in a much higher food security index and higher margins for the food industry.

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Crown Paints has spent over Ksh 2 million during this year’s Crown Your Art Competition where three primary schools emerged as winners. The competition involves primary schools across the country submitting their artwork and the final artwork from top ten nominees are uploaded on the microsite for the public to vote their favorite artist.

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Olivia Rachier discusses the latest investment opportunities in Kenya and talks about the current strategy adopted by Kenya Investment Authority to attract investments. She also shares her assessment and latest news related to the Kenyan economy, and talks about her vision as well as the next developments she has in mind as the Acting Managing Director of KenInvest.

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In the plastic packaging industry, in-mould labelling (IML) is one of the most futuristic and innovative labelling technologies. In IML, pre-printed labels are infused to the packaging during the injection moulding process. The blend of these two becomes superior quality, highly attractive, durable, and robust packaging compared to both direct inking and sleeve shrinkage technologies.

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Silafrica has been the leading manufacturer and supplier of the most innovative and sustainable rigid plastic packaging solutions for beverage, food, personal and home care, and chemicals since 1967 and a champion of circular economy. It is the first company to bring mainstream use of IoT in Kenya through the SIMTANK H2O water storage solution.

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Akshay Shah discusses the importance of implementing circular economy and explains how Silafrica is championing circularity in the East African packaging sector. Since 1986, the company has manufactured and supplied the most innovative, best-in-class plastic solutions for FMCGs and a wide range of other business customers. Presently, Silafrica operates in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

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Ronald N. Bwosi gives an overview of Ronalds LLP, a leading accounting and advisory firm based in Nairobi, offering audit, tax and advisory services to clients in Kenya and the East African region. He also talks about the firm’s latest news and shares his vision to strengthen Ronalds LLP’s presence in East Africa in the upcoming years.

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Akshay Shah gives an overview of the Ponea Health concept and discusses the importance of consolidating the entire global health ecosystem into one easy to use platform. Even though Ponea was born in Kenya, the platform aims to transform the healthcare system and connect all three healthcare actors (patients, healthcare professionals and partners) in a global ecosystem.

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Kulbir Panesar shares his assessment of the paint industry in Kenya and gives an overview of Nasib Industrial Products Ltd, as well as their leading brand Glory Paints, which, from humble beginnings in 1992, has rooted itself in the Kenyan market as a significant player in the surface coatings industry.

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Located in Olgulului Amboseli – Kajiado County, in Kenya, Moyo Primary School was initiated by parents who took a leap of faith in June 2019 to start the school under a tree. This village is arguably among the remotest in the County, with poor road and mobile phone networks. Most locals are pastoralists with meagre resources who live in manyattas (traditional huts).

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Rakesh Rao is an award-winning business executive credited with delivering high-impact leadership and next-level business performance. Over the last 15 years, he has matured Crown Paints PLC into an NSE-listed and industry-leading brand operating across four countries in East Africa.

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In Kenya and East Africa, Ashut Engineers Ltd leverages cutting edge technology and innovation to produce furniture that completes the healthcare environment. With more than four decades of experience in the business, the company has gained a reputation for producing aesthetically appealing hospital furniture that meet all practical purposes.

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Ashut Engineers Ltd continues to dominate the Kenyan market with high-end, locally produced classroom furniture. With over 40 years of industrial experience, Ashut Engineers prides itself as a leading manufacturer of assorted high-quality furniture for educational institutions from kindergarten to tertiary learning institutions.

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Michael Macharia explains how the Ponea Heatlh concept was born. Ponea is Africa’s first global 3-sided marketplace connecting patients, healthcare professionals and partners, made in Kenya. Ponea’s strategy is to remove all the friction involved in accessing, providing and paying for health and well-being care for people of all demographics anywhere in the world, through a transparent and easy to use platform.

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Dharmesh Savla presents Tononoka Group, the hardware shop that started in the mid-1980s and turned into one of the leading steel manufacturers in Kenya, as well as East Africa. Tononoka Group specializes in steel products for various construction purposes. Dharmesh Savla discusses latest news and shares his vision and future plans.

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Kunal Patel gives an overview of Comply Industries, a company specialized in particle board and medium-density fibreboard furniture in East Africa and established in Kenya for the last 25 years, as well as Ustawi Grain Millers, a company established in 2020 with an aim to be a prominent market player in the wheat flour and maize flour sector. Sarrai Group is a conglomerate of diverse and inter-related agro-manufacturing companies across East and Southern Africa.

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In this exclusive interview, Michael Macharia presents and shares latest the news about Ponea Health, the new innovative corporate health management platform made in Kenya. Ponea provides an online healthcare marketplace that offers convenience, discretion and lower cost of healthcare to africans living in urban areas.

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Akshay Shah shares his assessment of the packaging industry in Kenya and East Africa and discusses latest trends in the packaging sector. He also gives an overview of Silafrica, a leading regional player specialized in rigid plastic packaging, and talks about latest news and upcoming plans.

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Daniel Kamau discusses real estate projects in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda and presents Fusion Group, a private equity firm focused on real estate investment and fund management based in East Africa, founded in 2006. All of the firm's profits have been re-invested in the business, and Fusion has grown into a leading and pioneering real estate and fund management firm in East Africa over the years.

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Hipora Group is an integrated loss control and security organization that provides highly efficient and cost-effective pre-integrated business and security solutions to control losses in business, ranging from merchandise theft to pilferage, shoplifting, fraud, excessive discounting, paperwork mistakes, etc. Hipora serves a variety of sectors such as retail, manufacturing, trading, and processing industries.

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Sawan Shah discusses new projects by Tropical Heat Group, and talks about upcoming products, including a healthy snack foods line. Tropical Heat was established in 1973 as a small ethnic snack cottage industry and is now one of the leading manufacturers of spices, seasonings, snack foods, breakfast cereals and healthy snacking in Kenya and the East African region.

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Jiten Kerai discusses the latest trends in the real estate sector in Kenya, and gives an overview of Purple Dot International, recent news related to the company and upcoming projects. Purple Dot International Limited is a fast growing and dynamic industrial, residential and commercial real estate developer based in Nairobi.

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Samuel Matonda shares his assessment of the Kenyan economy and discusses latest news regarding economic trends, investment opportunities and ease of doing business in Kenya. He also mentions some of the policies put in place by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to support the business community.

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Florence Muchiri gives an overview of Century Microfinance Bank’s business and talks about the latest news related to the microfinance sector in Kenya. She also discusses the importance of moving into the technological space, Century Microfinance Bank being the first microfinance institution in Kenya to acquire a fintech company, with the goal of transitioning the bank to the digital space completely in the upcoming years.

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David Morema shares his assessment of the payments industry and talks about the latest news associated with the sector in Kenya and Africa. He also gives an overview of Virtual Pay, a payment service provider offering various channels of payments in ecommerce, mostly cards and mobile money application, and talks about the next developments planned for the upcoming years.

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Ashut Engineers Limited is a major manufacturer of high-quality warehouse racking and storage solutions at affordable prices in Kenya. The racking systems are manufactured locally, hence enabling Ashut to customize and meet the customers’ needs at the customers’ budget, and also ensure that the space if fully maximized, hence saving costs.

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Latest news in the Kenyan pain industry market and more in detail develpjments in Crown Paints Kenya PLC.

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John Wanjohi and Francis Indimuli share their assessment of the security sector in Kenya and the region, and present Hipora, the leading loss control and inventory management company in East Africa. Hipora provides turnkey solutions which adopt the ultimate approach to identifying causes of losses in businesses and obtaining the necessary trail of evidence to make the necessary recommendations to curtail inventory and stock losses.

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Jigna Patel presents Ozone Beverages, a water purification company based in Kenya, and Ozone Overseas, which promotes turnkey projects for water companies and plants and machinery. She also talks about competitive advantages, challenges to be faced, success stories, and shares her vision for the future in the medium term.

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Founded in 1980, at a small workshop in Nairobi, Ashut has grown into a celebrated brand with clients and projects across Kenya and Africa at large, and currently occupies a 250,000 square metres space, located Along Nyahera Road off Lunga Lunga Road, with a modern showroom displaying a wide range of products every day of the week, including weekends and public holidays.

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As part of corporate social responsibility of giving back to the society, Ashut has sponsored the Fruity Schools Africa project, an initiative to nourish, sweeten and brighten the future of the children of Kenya. Under the Fruity Schools project, different varieties of fruit trees were planted in 337 schools in Nairobi in 2021, each school having an orchard of 41 fruit trees.

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Charles Muema gives an overview of the security sector in Kenya and presents National Guard, a security services company offering high standards and service levels. National Guard has vast experience in security matters in Kenya, and ensures private and public clients’ needs are met and their security risks are reduced.

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Spenomatic Solar, the leading solar photovoltaic solutions provider in East Africa, implemented a state-of-the-art 427 KW solar PV ground mounted solution for a rose farm in Nakuru. This was a tremendous achievement for the group, which was finally making a breakthrough in the horticulture industry – a space that is very difficult to enter as it is a 24/7 process cycle with very high competition and tight delivery timelines.

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Spenomatic Solar has set the objective of helping businesses become more efficient by providing sustainable solutions in the energy and environmental sectors. In this context, the leading EPC provider of solar photovoltaic solutions in East Africa elaborated a 1300 KW grid tied solar PV solution for Umoja Rubber, a renowned footwear manufacturer in Mombasa.

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With more than 40 years of experience in East Africa, Ashut employs over 1,300 people and offers a wide range of products and solutions made from plastic, steel, wood and aluminium, including: home furniture, warehouse racking and storage, supermarket shelving and convenience store fittings, office furniture, staff lockers and filing cabinets, school furniture, hospital furniture, agriculture equipment, as well as industrial drums.

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Spenomatic Solar’s first solar PV project was one of the largest roof mounted systems in Kenya: a 1400 KW plant for Ashut, a manufacturing company specializing in plastic, steel, wood, and aluminum products, based in Nairobi.

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In the latest news interview Vijay Gidoomal gives an overview of Car and General, a holding company engaged in the supply of generators, motorcycles, three-wheelers, automotive products, but also real estate, finance, poultry, etc., in East Africa. For 85 years, Car and General has been behind a wide range of power generation, automotive and engineering products throughout the region, operating mainly in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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Huib Van De Grijspaarde presents Kibo Africa, a motorcycle brand designed with the East African terrain in mind, in order to provide safe and reliable mobility for riders. Kibo’s bikes are designed in the Netherlands and assembled in Kenya. Kibo produces the K250, K160 and K150 motorcycles.

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Joan Mwaura explains how the pandemic impacted lottery in Kenya and discusses billing solutions. She also mentions her will to enter the digital insurance market and gives an overview of Oxygen 8 Group as a whole, as well as the Lotto Foundation.

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Annette Kimitei shares her assessment of the security services industry in East Africa and presents Senaca, the fastest-growing security company in the region. The company operates in Kenya and Uganda and focuses on 4 main areas: man-guarding solutions, security technology, risk management solutions and K-9 services or the dog section.

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In this exclusive interview, Hasit Patel gives an overview of RAMCO Group, a conglomerate of over 50 companies operating within East Africa with a focus on 6 sectors: print, hardware, manufacturing, office supplies, services and property. The Group started from humble beginnings as a hardware store in Nairobi (Kenya) in 1948 and has since expanded into Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

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Mehul Shah gives an overview of Ashut Engineers, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products made from plastic, steel, wood and aluminium, which has been present in Kenya for over 40 years. He also discusses the impacts of COVID on the industry, talks about the new trends in the sector, mentions some CSR projects and shares his vision for Ashut for the medium term.

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Kavit Shah shares his assessment of the real estate sector in Kenya and presents Tilisi, a 400 acre master-planned and mixed-use development located in Limuru, just 30 kms from Nairobi CBD. The development comprises residential properties, a logistics park, as well as areas for schools, shopping malls, recreational centers and medical centers. He also discusses competitive advantages, upcoming projects and talks about Tilisi’s philosophy.

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Established in Kenya in 1998, Spenomatic is a group of over 200 technocrats from diverse fields, contributing to empower Africa in the energy and environment sector. It is the current market leader in providing solar photovoltaic solutions in East Africa, with more than 50 million KW of cumulative energy installations across the group.

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Crown Paints, the leading paint manufacturer in Kenya, has just launched a new generation of environment-friendly, water-proof and high efficiency granite finish paint for multiple surfaces. The new product targets contractors, quantity surveyors, architects and homeowners who desire a premium finish without mining many stone mountains and saving natural resources.

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Sailesh Savani shares his assessment of the software development sector in Kenya and gives an overview of CompuLynx, the market leader in software solutions for two distinct technology practices: retail and digital identity. He also talks about CompuLynx’s competitive advantages, projects, vision and strategy.

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Vimal Shah shares his assessment of the manufacturing sector in East Africa and discusses the recent changes and trends since COVID began. He also talks about his projects and vision for Bidco Africa, East Africa’s leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Started in 1985, Bidco has continuously grown over the years and his now present in many countries, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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Wilson Morema discusses the impacts of COVID on the ICT industry in Kenya and presents Wymore IT Solutions. Wymore is a web design, software and hardware company. The firm is regarded to be among the best in delivering quality IT services in Kenya. Part of its services include web design, systems and mobile apps development, domains and hosting, social media management, etc.

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Rakesh Rao shares his assessment of the paint sector in Kenya and East Africa and gives an overview of Crown Paints, the undisputed market leader in Kenya. He also talks about the paint company's main products, presents the Crown Colour App, and gives an overview of the Team Kubwa loyalty program for painters.

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Recently, paint manufacturer Crown Paints Kenya has invested Ksh 10 million in two new showrooms in Mombasa County as part of its strategy to create jobs for locals as it continues to strengthen its position by growing its market share at the coastal region.

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Your home office should inspire your productivity. Unfortunately, some people working from home neglect to create an environment that facilitates productivity. Now that mot offices around Kenya have their employees working from home, it’s up to everyone to figure out how they can do their best work.

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Plamba Sawa, a subsidiary company by Trident Group of Companies was launched in November 2019 in a celebration filled with pomp and color. The ceremony was graced by major stakeholders and shareholders as far as the plumbing industry in Kenya is concerned.

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Two months ago, the Kenyan government announced an official curfew starting 27th March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of the virus has touched almost every sector of the economy including real estate. Tilisi, like many companies all over the world, finds itself in a unique situation having to quickly adapt and learn to navigate uncharted territory.

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Mechanical services contractor Trident Plumbers Ltd gives an overview of the project carried out for the largest mall in Sub Saharan Africa: Two Rivers Commercial Development in Nairobi, Kenya. TPL undertook works that included sanitary, plumbing and drainage (P&D), firefighting installation and external water reticulation works.

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Nairobi-based office furniter manufacturer Newline Limited explains why using the right furniture in your office is important, not only because it looks good when customers walk in but for for reasons such as being comfortable and accessible for your employees and customers.

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Newline Limited is a manufacturer of kitchen cabinets established in Nairobi (Kenya) in 1998, which offers a range of modular kitchen cabinets that are following current market trends. The company’s kitchen cabinets are designed to accommodate clients’ needs and come with a wide array of accessories.

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Trident Plumbers Ltd (TPL) is an experienced, licensed and skilled mechanical services contractor that has been carrying out corporate and domestic mechanical service works for over 30 years in Kenya while servicing all major cities. Recently, one of the major projects Trident Plumbers Ltd has had the opportunity to work on is the Crystal Rivers Mall.

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On Tuesday, 25th of February Tilisi hosted a panel discussion on Understanding the Advantages of Developing in a Master Planned Project in conjunction with the Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA). Tilisi is a 400-acre mixed-use urban development, distinctly zoned into residential, commercial and logistics precincts. Set just 30 km from Nairobi’s CBD, at the intersection of Limuru Road and Waiyaki Way.

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The real estate market is poised for an uptick in activity, according to East African Property Investment (EAPI) Summit analysts, following the recent moves to reopen financial flows into the sector by uncapping interest rates. The change follows a decline in financing that saw the sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP halve from 8.8 per cent in 2016 to 4.1 per cent by 2018.

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Discover Trademark Hotel in Nairobi. A member of Design Hotels, the 215-room urban business hotel is inspired by the cultural and creative renaissance of the capital of Kenya, reflecting the city’s industrious and innovative nature in its design. Trademark Hotel is conveniently located on Limuru Road, approximately 26 kms from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 10 kms from Nairobi CBD.

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Catherine Kariuki, the head pastry chef at Trademark Hotel in Nairobi and manager of the Tribe Hotel’s pastry kitchen, discusses the evolution of the pastry industry in the Kenyan capital. Catherine has 12 years’ experience as a pastry chef, working in countries such as South Africa and Dubai. This is her first time working in Kenya, a role she has held for two years now.

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Hasit Patel gives an overview of RAMCO Group, a conglomerate of companies operating within Kenya and East Africa, with a focus on 6 sectors: printing and packaging, hardware and building materials, manufacturing, office supplies, services and real estate. He also discusses challenges to be faced and shares his vision for the future of the Group in three years’ time.

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Tilisi Developments PLC has awarded a $7.3m contract to IOTA Engineering and Construction Ltd to construct its Phase 2 road works and supporting infrastructure. IOTA were eventual winners of a competitive tendering process, after having previously impressed Tilisi with a smaller infrastructure project at the Logistics Park, which they delivered in November 2019.

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Nairobi Enterprises Limited (NEL), one of the major and leading distributors of medical equipment and medical consumables in East and Central Africa, proudly opened their 4th retail branch in Eldoret – the upcoming medical city of Kenya.

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Nahashon Mungai discusses investment options in Kenya and gives an overview of Standard Investment Bank (SIB), one of the country’s foremost financial services firm, offering the market a single point of entry for investment banking, securities trading and investment management. He also explains what are the specificities of global multi-asset strategy fund Mansa-X.

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Job Kihumba presents Standard Investment Bank (SIB), one of Kenya’s foremost financial services firm and largest indigenous investment banks. According to him, currently SIB is the most innovative investment bank of the local investment banks in Kenya, always working on offering new products.

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Joseph Choge shares his assessment of the food sector in Kenya and presents Premier Food Industries, a leading food processing company manufacturing over 50 different products under the brand names Peptang, PEP and Orchid Valley, among others. He also shares his vision for the future of the company in the medium term.

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Jiten Kerai shares his assessment of the real estate sector in Kenya and presents some of the projects Purple Dot is currently working on, in both residential and industrial markets. He also talks about success stories, challenges to be faced, and shares his vision for the future of the company to become the best, sustainable real estate developer in Kenya.

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Robert Kamanja shares his assessment of the microfinance sector in Kenya and presents Century Microfinance Bank, a microfinance institution that specializes in providing financial services to micro, small and medium businesses at large.

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Lyz Mbugua shares her assessment of the tourism sector in Kenya and gives an overview of Pinnacle (K) Travel & Safaris Limited, a travel agency based in Nairobi, which was established in 2004. She also discusses competitive advantages and shares her vision for the future of the company.

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Maxwell Wahome shares his assessment of the year 2019 for Longhorn Publishers and discusses new products and projects for the publishing house across Africa. He also discusses challenges to be faced and shares his plans and vision for 2020.

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Newline Limited is a manufacturer of office furniture, kitchens and various home products in Kenya, which was established in Nairobi in July 1998 with the objective of being the main office furniture supplier in the Kenyan market. Newline Limited supplies to the biggest government and private bodies in Kenya like Kenya Commercial Bank, Chase Bank Kenya Ltd, Kenya Revenue Authority, National Bank, Kenya Women Finance Trust, etc.

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In January 2020, Nairobi Enterprises Limited will open up its 4th showroom in Eldoret, the new ‘medical city of Kenya.’ The company has a vision of creating a retail chain of outlets which can then be franchised out in its new plan for expansion. NEL has an aim of opening up one retail outlet in each of the 47 counties in Kenya to increase accessibility for its clients and make it a more efficient supply chain.

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Mukhtar Omar shares his assessment of the logistics sector in Kenya and presents Roy Transmotors, a regional logistics provider specialist, with its core expertise being the transportation of bulk petroleum products, containerized cargo, perishable goods and hazardous products.

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Sailesh Savani gives an overview of CompuLynx, a pioneer and a leading player in Kenya and East Africa’s technology solutions space. In East Africa, CompuLynx holds 70 per cent of the market and delivers technology solutions to over 400 business houses in over 30 countries around the world.

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Simon Kabu shares his assessment of the tourism sector in Kenya and presents Bonfire Adventures, a well established tours, travel and events company with over 10 years experience in handling inbound and outbound holidays, not only for domestic tourists but also international tourists from all over the world. Bonfire has been voted the best tours and travel agency in Africa for the last three years in a row.

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Devshi Kerai gives an overview of Trident Plumbers, an experienced, licensed, skilled mechanical services contractor which has been carrying out corporate and domestic mechanical services works for over 25 years in Kenya, while servicing all major cities and rural areas. Their service spreads all over the East African Region.

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Education sector in Kenya - Longhorn Publishers is providing students with a complete set of learning tools. The company has recently released new books for the Primary segment under the revision, course books and reference categories.

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Akshay Shah shares his assessment of the packaging sector in Kenya and East Africa, and presents Silafrica, a leading manufacturer of quality packaging for food and beverage, personal care, paint, etc. He also discusses competitive advantages and shares his vision for the future of Silafrica in the next few years.

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Mala Bhatt is Managing Director of Seidor Africa. Seidor is in 28 countries across 52 locations with over 2,500 customers worldwide and about 4,000 consultants.

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Francis Njiraini is Director of Bluekey Seidor. The ICT sector in Kenya is a changing and dynamic industry. The main reason for this is that Kenyans and the Kenyan businesspeople are very open to new technology.

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Longhorn Publishers, a Pan-African publishing house and leading provider of innovative learning solutions in Africa, scooped award for Children Books Publisher of the year 2019 at the Kids World Excellence Award 2019.

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Longhorn Publishers’ Elders of the Mace by Mutu wa Gethoi, won the best book award under the English Adult Category during this year’s Text Book Centre Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature Award ceremony, held on 28th September 2019, at Pride Inn Hotel.

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Tilisi mega-city has today begun construction of its first housing project, reversing the trend towards high density properties with the 186-home Tilisi Views residential estate offering home-owners spacious green gardens on half of each plot, tree-lined streets, extra play areas in every hub of 15 to 30 villas, and additional acres of communal recreational space.

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Jigna Patel shares her assessment of the water treatment systems and purified drinking water sector and presents Ozone Beverages, a company established in Kenya in 2016. She also discusses international reach and shares her vision for the development of the company in the medium term.

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Tilisi is 400 acre mixed-use master development located about 30 kilometers from Nairobi CBD and nearby Limuru town. Tilisi develops world class infrastructure and provides accessibility and facilities in terms of tarmac roads, power, water, sewer and ICT connections so that developers of commercial, residential and logistics buildings can buy land in Tilisi and can focus on delivering their vision without having to worry about putting up costly infrastructure.

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Kunal Bid discusses insurance services in Kenya, as well as stock broking, farming and real estate by companies BTB Insurance Brokers, Bid Securities Limited, Deka Plantations and Albizzia Downs Estate. He also shares his vision for the future of these sectors and the Group.

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Mehul Shah shares his assessment of the plastics and furniture sectors in Kenya and presents Ashut Engineers, one of the leading manufacturers of a wide range of products made from plastic, steel, wood and aluminium.

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Bharat Parekh discusses the spare parts sector in Kenya and presents Varsani Brakelinings, a 40-year old company specialized in brake pads and lining. Over the last 15 years, the company has grown in the public transport sector and now has 90% market share in this segment.

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Feroz Nawab shares his assessment of the laboratory equipment sector in Kenya and presents Chemoquip, a company founded in 1992, specialized in supplying laboratory items to a number of different institutes and organisations, including: private labs, government labs, pharmaceuticals, as well as food and dairy industries, amongst many more.

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Vimal Shah presents Bidco Africa, East Africa’s leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Started in 1985 as a soap manufacturing plant in Nairobi (Kenya), Bidco has continuously grown over the years to be the home of some of East Africa’s most loved brands across the edible oils and fats, hygiene and personal care, and most recently food and beverage brands.

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Tushar Bagda gives an overview of the spare parts sector in Kenya and presents Bagda’s Auto Spares, Isuzu East Africa’s distributor of choice. The company started operations in November 1997 as GM Kenya dealers for Isuzu and Opel genuine parts. It is located on Kumasi Road off Kirinyaga Road and is GM East Africa’s appointed distributors exclusively for genuine Isuzu, Opel, Chevrolet and Hummer spare parts.

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Narendra Raval (Guru) gives an overview of Devki Group of Companies. Beginning as a small trader of steel in the Gikomba area of Nairobi, Kenya, Devki Group has diversified into manufacturing of steel, roofing sheets, cement and providing aviation services, all of which operate through independent companies viz Devki Steel Mills Limited, MaishaMabati Mills Limited, National Cement Company Limited and Northwood Agencies Limited.

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Ravi Kohli shares his assessment of the real estate sector in Kenya and gives an overview of Karibu Homes, a developer focused on providing affordable, safe, quality homes. He also mentions some projects such as Riverview in Athi River, as well as the company's upcoming development in Tatu City; and explains what is his vision for the future of Karibu Homes.

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John Wanjohi presents Hipora, a company specialized in loss prevention and security services in Kenya and East Africa. Hipora was established in 2009 and operates in various sectors such as retail, manufacturing and logistics. The company provides a highly efficient and cost effective turnkey solutions program over a short, medium and long term periods which adopts the ultimate approach to identifying and obtaining the necessary evidence to make the necessary recommendations to curtail critical losses.

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Nairobi Enterprises Limited (NEL) was established in Nairobi (Kenya) in 1978, and is one of the major and leading distributors of medical equipment and medical consumables, veterinary products, surgicals and pharmaceuticals in the East and Central African region.

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Lenny Ng’ang’a gives an overview of Saracen OMD, one of East Africa’s largest independent media specialists. Saracen OMD is focused on developing and providing world class media planning and buying services to leading local and international clients across the sub-region. Starting operations in 2003, Saracen OMD has grown to become one of the biggest media agencies in East Africa today.

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Nana Gecaga presents the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a 28-story building located in Nairobi, Kenya. KICC is an internationally renowned venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special events. During its 45-year history, it has been the host of several international conferences, seminars, exhibitions and summits.

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Ranee Nanji shares her assessment of the real estate sector in Kenya and presents Tilisi, a 400 acre mixed-use and master planned development located 30 kms from Nairobi CBD, comprising of residential, commercial and industrial zones. With over $40m budgeted to build world class infrastructure, Tilisi is selling fully serviced land parcels for developers of logistics, residential, commercial, educational, medical, retail, hospitality and recreational uses to develop.

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Stanley Munyao shares his assessment of the microfinance sector in Kenya and presents Musoni, a cashless microfinance institution that leverages on innovative technology to provide financial services to micro-entrepreneurs and small farmers in Kenya. Musoni delivers financial services that bring financial and social impact to its clients through three core financial products in group lending, individual loans and agricultural loans.

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In a recent interview, Alfred Kandarah, Managing Director at Typotech Imaging Systems Ltd, a supplier of prepress, press and postpress equipment and consumables, workflow solutions and technical support in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia, discussed one of the company's biggest success stories: the modernization of the Uganda National Examinations Board.

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Raju Dhanani presents NEL (Nairobi Enterprises Limited), a leading distributor of hospital equipment for home care use, medical disposables and pharmaceuticals in Kenya. He also talks about his project to build the only hospital in the city center of Nairobi and discusses turnkey solutions for hospitals.

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Onder Yildiz shares his assessment of the furniture sector in Kenya and presents Newline, a manufacturer of office furniture, kitchens and bedroom wardrobes based in Nairobi. Some of Newline’s products include: office desks, office chairs, conference room furniture, auditorium seats, reception units, kitchen cabinets, wall units, bathroom cabinets, etc.

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Paul Murithi Muthaura talks about Capital Markets Authority’s latest news, including green bonds, derivative markets, exchange traded funds, spot commodity markets, sustainable investments, etc. Over the last few years, Capital Markets Authority Kenya has been consistently recognized as the most innovative capital markets regulation in Africa.

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Based in Nairobi, SpenoMatic Group is a leading provider of technologies in the utilities of factories in Kenya, with operations all around the African continent. Its goal is to provide comprehensive and single window solutions to its customers, by bringing the world’s latest and most efficient technologies to their doorstep.

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Longhorn Publishers PLC, a leading actor in the educational and publishing sector in Kenya and the region, had another year of stellar results, with group profit after tax for the year ended June 30 2019 rising by 1 %, to Kshs 185 million, from Kshs 183 million in 2018.

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Pan-African publishing house Longhorn Publishers PLC, a leading provider of innovative learning solutions in Africa, scoops first runners for developing born accessible content in Kenya at eKitabu’s Content Development Challenge 2019 at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

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Typotech Imaging Systems Ltd was incorporated in December 1997 and started by offering consultancy services on production, equipment and workflow needs to the printing, publishing and packaging industries in late 1998. In 1999, Typotech commenced supplying pre-press, press and post-press consumables, equipment and workflow solutions.

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Titus Gitau shares his assessment of the fertilizers’ sector in Kenya and East Africa, and presents MEA Fertilizers, the premier supplier of inputs for crop production in the region. He also talks about the new NPK granulation plant under way, competitive advantages, partnerships and his vision for the future.

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Sonal Haria shares her assessment of the beauty industry in Kenya and presents Canvas Cosmetics, a new makeup brand for the independent, on the go woman. Some of Canvas Cosmetics’ products include cruelty-free, long-lasting, hydrating lipsticks, lip glosses and highlighter palettes.

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Dr. Moses Ikiara gives an overview of the Kenyan economy and discusses investment opportunities in the country. KenInvest (Kenya Investment Authority) was established in 2004 with the main objective of promoting investments in Kenya. It is responsible for facilitating the implementation of new investment projects, providing after care services for new and existing investments, as well as organizing investment promotion activities, both locally and internationally.

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Martin Ochien'g presents Sasini, one of Kenya's major tea and coffee producers. The company is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and is a a member of the Sameer Group of Companies. Martin Ochien'g also discusses new activities, such as the production of avocado and macadamia, and shares his vision for the future of Sasini.

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Pius Muchiri presents Nabo Capital, a 3rd generation investment firm with over 50 years experience of investing for institutions and individuals with an Africa-wide focus. The firm’s core business revolves around the management of traditional asset classes such as equities, money markets and fixed-income portfolios. Nabo Capital also traverses alternative asset classes such as real estate, securitizations and private instruments.

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Sebuh Haileleul shares his assessment of the ICT sector in Kenya and East Africa and discusses key issues for the region, such as digital transformation, cyber security, artificial intelligence, Cloud services, etc. He also shares his vision for the future of the sector and Microsoft East Africa in the next three years.

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Agnes Gathaiya presents Integrated Payments Service Limited (IPSL), a company established to provide a secure, fast and efficient money transfer system by tapping into the latest technological advances. The inter-banking money transfer service, branded PesaLink, allows customers to send money from one bank account to another bank account in real time on all banks’ retail payment channels including mobile, ATM, Internet banking, Agency, Bank branches and POS.

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Bharat Doshi discusses the tire business in Kenya, as well as the property market, retail sector and digital SLRs business, with the companies Dunhill Consulting, Thika Road Mall, Treadsetters and Imaging Solutions.

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Maxwell Wahome presents Longhorn Publishers, a leading provider of innovative learning solutions in Kenya, as well as eight other countries in Africa. Longhorn Publishers is a Pan-African publishing house that is publicly listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

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Eric Kimani of Palmhouse Dairies presents the Palmhouse Foundation, an education trust that finances secondary school education of needy and deserving students in Kenya and mentors them through life, to realize dreams and transform lives.

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Margaret Munene gives an overview of Palmhouse Dairies, a dairy processing plant based in Githunguri, Kiambu, Kenya. Palmhouse Dairies is a key supplier of milk and yogurt to premium customers comprising largerly of 5-star hotels, hospitals and other utilities in Nairobi.

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Ben Omolo gives an overview of the logistics sector in Kenya and presents Polygon Logistics Ltd, a company offering a comprehensive range of logistical solutions for organizations and individuals in Kenya, with a scope of extending the same globally. These include clearing, forwarding of both import and export shipments, as well as air charter flight services and airline representation.

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Berjeesh Surty shares his assessment of the industrial sector in Kenya and gives an overview of SpenoMatic Group, a company specialized in providing boilers, thermic fluid heaters, co-generation plants, turbines, burners, water treatment plants, effluent and sewage treatment plants, water, fuel and process chemicals, steam distribution products, pump and packaging machines, etc.

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Sawan Shah shares his assessment of the snacks, spices and seasonings industry in Kenya and presents Tropical Heat, one of the leading manufacturers of spices and snacks in the East African region and a household name in Kenya. Tropical Heat manufactures a vast range of products including pure spices, herbs, seasonings, masalas, salts, potato crisps, ethnic snacks, Kenyan chevda, peanuts, rice cakes and extruded snacks.

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Alfred Kandarah gives an overview of the printing and packaging industry in Kenya and presents Typotech Imaging Systems Ltd, a company established in 1997 which started out by offering consultancy services on production, equipment and workflow needs to the printing, publishing and packaging industries. Additionally, Typotech now supplies prepress, press and postpress consumables, equipment and workflow solutions.

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Aashit Shah gives an overview of the tyre industry in Kenya and presents Kingsway Tyres, a leading tyre distributing and retailing company established in 1960. The company has a wide range of tyre products for all types of vehicles and is the sole importer and distributor in Kenya of international tyre brands like Michelin, BF Goodrich, Apollo, Kumho and Techking Tyres.

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Ahmed Ben Bella shares his views on the ICT industry in Kenya, particularly the audio video sector (AV sector). He also presents Avtech Systems Limited, a company that started operations in 2002 in the audio-visual equipment rental business and has now moved to system integration within the audio-visual industry.

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Joan Mwaura gives an overview of Oxygen 8 Group, a global technology provider of multi-channel solutions with offices in 11 countries and operations in over 32 countries. In Kenya, Oxygen 8 focuses on different areas such as lottery, the gambling industry, billing and corporate solutions, etc. She also presents the Lotto Foundation, which distributes funds raised through Lotto to good causes throughout the country, in areas such as sports, education, health and community development.

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Chets Mukherjee shares his assessment of the IT sector in Kenya and presents Software Technologies Limited, a company specialized in providing innovative software solutions and products for managing people, processes and governance. He also discusses partnerships and gives an overview of their training center, Institute of Software Technologies.

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Ben Woodhams shares is assessment of the real estate sector in Nairobi and Kenya as a whole and presents Knight Frank, a leading real estate consultancy in Kenya, specialized in advising commercial and residential developers, investors, owners and occupiers. Knight Frank fulfills a wide range of real estate needs, including: property management, agency, valuation, project management, feasibility and research-led consultancy.

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Shaileen Shah shares her assessment of the hospitality sector and the hotel industry in Kenya and Nairobi and presents Trademark Hotel, a 215-room urban business hotel inspired by the cultural and creative renaissance in Nairobi, reflecting the city’s industrious and innovative nature in its design. Trademark Hotel is a member of Design Hotels.

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It’s election year in Kenya, with just 39 days left for the country to go to the ballot box. As is the norm, the real estate industry usually experiences a slow down as all focus shifts to politics. But not for Chigwell. The company has performed quite well in the first half of 2017, despite slowness in the industry in the last 3 months.

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Standard Chartered, one of the leading banks globally, has been partnering with renowned developers to schedule property open days and extend fantastic offers for their clients. The bank has been on the forefront in providing end user financing to a majority of Chigwell’s clients resulting to the exclusive chance that the company got to showcase Phenom Park on 22nd April 2017.

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Chigwell Holdings has finalised the designs for the much awaited Phenom Park Apartments. The company undertook extensive research on target clients’ aspirations to be able to deliver a fulfilling product. Also within the same cluster will be 6 shops to ensure a self-sustaining estate.

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Chigwell Holdings has just launched sales for their Phenom Park Phase 3 project. This is after successfully completing the 1st Phase comprising 72 townhouses which have now been occupied and almost completing the 2nd Phase comprising 60 units.

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Sollatek was recently contracted to provide the supply and installation of Power Backup Systems (PBS) for the University of Nairobi, in a project named CRISSP.

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The year 2016 proved to be quite a successful year for Chigwell Holdings. The company’s project, Phenom Park performed exceptionally well in the market considering that the real estate industry in Kenya slowed down in the last half of 2016.

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Centum Investment Company Limited recently announced its unaudited financial results for the six-month period ended 30 September 2016.

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Recently, Sollatek Electronics Kenya Ltd, one of the leading suppliers of solar products, was contracted to install a solar system in Kitui, a remote part of the country where electricity has not been installed.

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Once again, Chigwell Holdings’ Phenom Park has been receiving regional and global recognition and the project has recently been nominated in the “Jumia House of Excellence Awards 2016”.

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Anne Eriksson gives an overview of PwC, one of Kenya's leading professional services firms focused on providing assurance, advisory and tax services, mentioning some of the company’s most significant success, challenges to be faced, CSR activities, future plans, etc.

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Dennis Awori shares his assessment of the automotive industry in Kenya and gives an overview of Toyota’s history and main business segments in the country. He also mentions some of the company's most significant success stories, CSR activities, challenges to be faced and his vision for the future.

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Ben Woodhams shares his views on the real estate sector in Kenya and presents Knight Frank, a company specialized in providing residential and commercial property advisory services. He also talks about competititon, CSR, challenges to be faced, the company's strategy and shares his vision for the future of Knight Frank and the sector.

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Baiju Shah talks about transportation of containerised goods and explains how Port Maritime Solutions will revolutionize the container weighing world with its new solution.

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Baiju Shah presents eBiashara's supply chain finance platform, and explains why people should consider Kenya as a business and investment destination.

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Maureene Danielle gives an overview of The Concord Hotel, a boutique establishment owned by Chatur Hospitality. The hotel opened its doors in April 2016 and is Nairobi’s newest five-star hotel.

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Arjaa Shah presents The Village Market, a unique shopping complex which opened its doors in Nairobi in 1995. She gives an overview of the history of The Village Market and talks about what customers can find there in terms of shops and services. She also discusses expansion plans and shares her vision for the future.

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Lorenzo Baleri, Pre-Opening General Manager, gives an overview of the upcoming hotel located at the Village Market in Nairobi: Trademark by Tribe Hotel.

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Bharat Doshi gives an overview of the companies that used to form AshB Group (Dunhill Consulting, Thika Road Mall, Treadsetters and Imaging Solutions) and talks about doing business in Kenya, as well as the opportunities the country has to offer.

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Darshan Chandaria talks about the history and main operations of Chandaria Group and Chandaria Industries, mentioning some significant success stories, expansion plans, challenges to be faced, CSR and philosophy. He also shares his vision for the future of Chandaria Group and Kenya in the next few years.

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Sonal Haria and Arjan Grewal-Thethy discuss the health products distribution segment in Kenya and give an overview of NutriEats, a company specialized in helping Kenyans live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. They also share their vision for the future of NutriEats.

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Peter Bach gives his assessment of the security services sector in Kenya and presents Diplomatic Protective Services (DPS), a fully private owned company established in 2011 as a subsidiary of DPS Group International, specialized in providing security services across the entire security spectrum.

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Moses Changwony gives his assessment of the agribusiness sector in Kenya and presents Sasini, one of the country's major tea and coffee producers. He also talks about Sasini’s philosophy, what makes them different from the competition, success stories, CSR, challenges, possible partnerships and their plans for the future.

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Ronal Samani gives his assessment of the property development industry in Kenya and presents AMS Group. He also mentions some upcoming projects for AMS Properties, a company focused on the residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality segments.

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Palu Dhanani gives his assessment of the pharmaceutical industry in Kenya and presents Universal Corporation (UCL), a Kenyan pharmaceutical company which manufactures over 100 formulations of human medicine. Mr Dhanani also mentions challenges to be faced and shares his vision for the future of the sector and the company.

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Abdullahi Ali, Chairman and CEO of Simba Investments and Member of the Somalia National Alliance Party (SNAP), talks about investments and gives an overview of Kenya and Somalia.

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Shabbir Hamza Noormohamed gives his assessment of the plastics sector in Kenya. He also talks about Complast's main products, challenges to be faced, CSR, expansion plans and shares his vision for the future.

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Nizar Hemraj gives an overview of Complast Industries, one of Kenya's leading companies in plastic furniture and household products. He also mentions some of the company's most significant success stories and talks about Complast's philosophy.

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TVs have become the center piece of home entertainment systems and are playing important roles in lives of many people. Not only are they a convenient source of entertainment but also comparatively, a cheap one.

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Thaddeus Sewe gives an overview of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector in Kenya and presents Airtouch Cooling Systems, a Kenyan company founded in 2002, specialized in refrigeration, air conditioning, mechanical ventilation and electrical works.

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Chigwell Holdings won a “highly recommend award for residential development; Kenya” with their Phenom Park project, during the International Property Awards 2016 edition held on 22nd September 2016 in Dubai.

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Sanjeev Tiwari gives an overview of the hospitality sector in Kenya and presents The Heron Portico, one of Nairobi's finest and best known business hotels, located at a distance of 3 kilometers from the city center and about 18 kilometers from the airport.

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Sawan Shah, Director of Tropical Heat, talks about the food manufacturing industry in Kenya. He also gives an overview of Tropical Heat, one of the leading manufacturers of spices and snacks in East Africa.

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Discover Mitini Scapes, a premier housing development by Home Afrika located within Migaa – an exclusive golf estate comprising of an 18 hole golf course, sporting and recreational facilities, hospitality services, plus commercial, education, medical and communal facilities.

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Dr. Sumit Prasad gives an overview of the healthcare sector in Kenya and presents Columbia Africa Healthcare Limited, a privately held Nairobi based healthcare group that aims to deliver evidence-based medicine in an efficient, effective and caring environment.

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On 10th September 2016, Chigwell Holdings successfully hosted its annual golf day at Sigona Golf Club. This was an important event as it marked the 5th anniversary that the company has been sponsoring the tournament.

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Marcopolis ranked the top 10 leaders in Kenya. The ranking is based on each individual's net worth and includes businessmen and investors, as well as politicians. Bhimji Depar Shah is No. 1 and Naushad Merali, at No. 2, is the second richest person in the country, followed by Uhuru Kenyatta, the current President of Kenya.

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Net Worth: $150 Million - Media mogul SK Macharia is one of the richest men in Kenya. He owns numerous stations including: Citizen TV, Kiss, Radio Jambo, Ramogi, Muuga, Chamgei, Iinooro, Bahari and Wimwaro. His net worth is estimated at $150 million.

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Net Worth: $170 Million - James Mwangi is an accountant, banker, businessman and entrepreneur. He is Group Managing Director and Group CEO of Equity Bank, the largest bank in the region in terms of market capitalization, profitability and customer base.

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Net Worth: $250 Million - Raila Odinga is a Kenyan politician, popularly known as “Agwambo” (the mysterious one), who was Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013. He is among the richest men in Kenya and his net worth is estimated at $250 million.

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Net Worth: $270 Million - Manu Chandaria is a Kenyan businessman of Indian descent born in Nairobi in 1929. He is Chairman and CEO of the Comcraft Group of Companies, a billion dollar enterprise acting in the mechanical and industrial engineering segment.

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Net Worth: $280 Million - Peter Munga is Group Chairman of the Equity Bank Group, the largest bank in the region in terms of market capitalization, profitability and customer base, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania.

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Net Worth: $290 Million - Atul Shah is the Managing Director and CEO of Nakumatt Holdings Limited, the parent company of Nakumatt Supermarkets, the largest privately owned supermarket chain in the African Great Lakes region.

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Net Worth: $300 Million - Chris Kirubi is a businessman, entrepreneur, industrialist and philanthropist. He is a Director at Centum Investment, a business conglomerate in which he is the largest individual shareholder.

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Net Worth: $500 Million - Uhuru Kenyatta is the 4th and current President of Kenya, in office since 2013. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's founding father and first President, in office between 1964 and 1978.

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Net Worth: $550 Million - Naushad Merali is a Kenyan investor, founder and Chairman of the Sameer Group, a conglomerate with interests in construction, agriculture, property, IT and finance.

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Net Worth: $700 Million - Bhimji Depar Shah is a Kenyan businessman, industrialist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current Chairman of Bidco Group of Companies, a Kenya-based, family-owned manufacturing conglomerate.

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William Warero gives his assessment of the data communications services sector in Kenya and presents MTech Communications, a group which was founded in Nigeria in 2001 and has now become Africa’s leading mobile content and media interactivity provider.

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Sweata Shah gives an overview of the health and medical sector in Kenya. She also presents Apples + Sense, a Nairobi-based medical center providing comprehensive services ranging from consultations, preventative healthcare and diagnostics to treatments and surgical interventions.

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Joshua Oigara shares his views on the banking and financial sectors in Kenya at the moment and gives an overview of the economy. He also presents Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).

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Dan Awendo talks about the property development sector in Kenya and presents Home Afrika, a property development company incorporated in 2008, founded on key principles of “homes for all” and “economic empowerment”. He discusses strategy and future plans.

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Since the year 2012, Chigwell has been sponsoring the Chigwell Golf Day at the prestigious Sigona Golf Club. September 10th 2016 will mark the 5th edition of this annual tournament whose popularity has grown since inception.

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Moses Ikiara gives an overview of KenInvest (Kenya Investment Authority) and explains how the institution can help investors on a daily basis. He also mentions some of the country's main advantages and most relevant investment opportunities.

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Geoffrey Odundo gives his assessment of the economy of Kenya and explains why international companies should choose Kenya to set up their business over other African countries. He also presents NSE, the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

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Daniel Ojijo talks about the real estate sector in Kenya and presents Villa Care, a real estate services firm focused on delivering high quality and customized services to individuals, the private sector and government clients in Kenya. He also mentions Homes Universal.

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Discover the top 10 list of the largest companies in Kenya, compiled and published by the MarcoPolis research team. The list includes companies such as Safaricom, East African Breweries, Equity Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank, British American Tobacco, etc.

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Harit Sheth gives an overview of the legal system in Kenya and explains how easy it is for foreign companies to come and adapt to the country. He also presents his boutique law firm, Harit Sheth Advocates.

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Matanda Wabuyele shares his view on the economy of Kenya, investments and doing business in the country. He also talks about the role of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Barclays has operated in Kenya for over 100 years. Financial strength coupled with extensive local and international resources have positioned Barclays Bank of Kenya as a top provider of financial services in the market.

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LafargeHolcim was born of the merger of equals by Lafarge and Holcim in 2015 and has over 180 years of combined experience in the building materials industry.

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The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited is incorporated in Kenya under the Company Act and is also licensed to do the business of banking under the Banking Act.

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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited was established in 1911 with the first branch opened in Mombasa Treasury Square. Today, 101 years later, Standard Chartered Bank is one of the leading banks in Kenya.

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BAT Group's business in Kenya began in 1907 and the company is committed to operating a sustainable and environmentally friendly business whilst maintaining its position as Kenya’s leading tobacco company.

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Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016.

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Equity Bank was founded in October 1984. It is the largest bank in the region in terms of market capitalization, profitability and customer base.

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East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is East Africa's leading branded alcohol beverage business with an outstanding collection of brands that range from beer, spirits and adult non alcoholic drinks (ANADs).

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Safaricom is the biggest communication company in East and Central Africa, serving over 25.1 million subscribers, providing over 200,000 touch points for its customers and offering over 100 different products under its portfolio.

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Paul Murithi Muthaura gives his assessment of the capital markets sector in Kenya and gives an overview of the Capital Markets Authority. He also mentions Kenya Vision 2030, a national long-term development blue-print set to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030.

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Kiprop Bundotich talks about transport and logistics in Kenya and presents Buzeki Enterprises, a group founded in 1999 with a view to provide a wide range of transport services in Kenya and the larger East and Central Africa regions.

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Nirish Shah talks about the real estate sector in Kenya and presents Chigwell Holdings, a property developer providing the Kenyan real estate market with contemporary homes. Mr Shah also shares his vision for the future of the company and the sector.

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Titus Karanja gives an overview of the banking sector in Kenya and presents Sidian Bank, a bank founded in 1984, formerly known as K-Rep Bank. He also talks about the challenges of the banking sector in Kenya and shares his vision for the future.

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Kagume Chiuri, Managing Director of Emomentum Interactive Systems, talks about the IT sector in Kenya.

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Pius Muchiri gives his assessment of the capital markets sector and the asset management segment in Kenya. He also presents Nabo Capital, formerly Centum Asset Managers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed Centum Investment Company Limited.

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Sollatek Electronics latest project "Sollatek Direct: Solar Entrepreneurs in Kenya" has been selected by Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) to received EUR 250.000 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, the Austrian Development Agency and the UK Department for International Development.

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Mike Macharia, CEO of Sevenseas Technologies, a leading provider of ICT solutions in Kenya, discusses the company and the ICT market in Kenya.

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Mike Macharia, CEO of Sevenseas Technologies, a leading provider of ICT solutions in Kenya, discusses the ICT sector in Kenya.

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The WFP (World Food Programme) is a voluntarily funded part of the United Nations system. The WFP aims to ensure that every human being in the world has access to food at all times for an active and healthy life.

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Superfoam has always had its roots in technological advances and has the commitment to invest and develop the best Manufacturing equipment and processes.

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James Mureu presents KNCCI, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and talks about the economic situation in the country.

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Centum is East Africa's leading and largest publicly listed investment company, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. The company acts as a channel linking global capital to inaccessible, quality, diversified investments of scale in Africa in 8 key sectors of focus that make up its Centum 3.0 strategy. These are Real Estate, Power, FMCG, Financial Services, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education and ICT.

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Mukesh Prafulchandra Desai presents Prafulchandra Brothers, an interior solution provider company

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Saleem Abdulla speaks about Sollatek Electronicss, company operating as a wholesale and distribution outfit in power sector.

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Michael Macharia presents SevenSeas Technologies, leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions to customers, spanning the healthcare, homeland security and social services spaces.

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Francis Wachira Muguku speaks about Dinara Developers, a Kenyan company that offers development of quality and affordable housing.

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Mukhtar Omar gives his assessment of the transportation sector in Kenya and presents Roy Transmotors, the biggest transportation company in East Africa, which has been in business for the past 39 years.

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Eric Kimani and Margaret Munene give an overview of the dairy sector in Kenya and share their vision for Palmhouse Dairies as well as the Palmhouse Foundation.

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The global recognization of Kenyan solutions in the world. Kenya has to market itself a little more to show thatwe are good in software products.

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James Kinyua gives his assessment of the IT sector in Kenya and presents Dataguard Distributors and Isolutions. He also talks about the competition, possible partnerships and how he envisions the future.

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Sailesh Savani gives his assessment of the IT sector in Kenya. He also explains what differentiates CompuLynx from other companies and discusses international reach, investments and how he envisions the future.

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Fred Murimi presents Centum, an investment company acting in 7 sectors of the Kenyan economy: real estate, financial services, fast moving consumer goods, power, agribusiness, health and education.

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Mohamed Ahmed gives an overview of real estate company Homescope Properties, mentioning some interesting projects currently under development. He also talks about opportunities for potential investors in this area.

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Sakina Hassanali gives an overview of the property market in Kenya and presents HassConsult, mentioning some of the company's main projects, competitive advantages, challenges to be faced and future plans.

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Dr James Mwangi discusses the banking sector in Kenya and gives an overview of Equity Bank, the largest bank by market capitalization, profitability and customer base in the country.

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