Meet Simon Gicharu Billionaire behind TV47, Radio 47

Meet Simon Gicharu Billionaire behind TV47, Radio 47

Billionaire businessman Simon Gicharu, founder of Mount Kenya University, has been making headlines recently due to his latest investment in TV47 and Radio 47. Despite being a newcomer in the industry, the new Radio 47 station has already made a splash by poaching top talent from well-established media houses like Radio Maisha and Milele FM, … Read more

USAID Announces Ksh 230M Grant to Support 4,500 Kenyans

USAID Announces Ksh 230M Grant to Support 4,500 Kenyans

Over 4,500 Kenyan farmers will benefit from a collaborative USAID – Kentaste project that has been unveiled by US Ambassador Meg Whitman. Since 2014, Kentaste, a major manufacturer of coconut products in East Africa, has transformed from a modest family business into a multinational organization that works closely with Kenyan farmers. The project’s specific objective is to … Read more

Meet the Billionaire who Owns the Kensalt Company

Meet the Billionaire who Owns the Kensalt Company

You can find a packet of Kensalt, which is still a necessary item, in practically every home. Unbeknownst to many, the Patel family, whose unyielding presence has extended throughout the nation and throughout the continent, is the owner of the Malindi-based Kensalt. The business, formerly known as Salt Manufacturers Limited, is Africa’s second-largest salt producer, … Read more