Hi, my name is James Keru. passionate about business & a champion of the entrepreneurial culture. Reach me via the following avenues.
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There is something peculiar about Nakuru and I am sure you’ve noticed it already if you’re really keen. No, I am not talking about flamingoes or the simmering Menengai crater. Continue reading
They say you really don’t know how good something is until you lose it. But as it turns out, more often than not, we take too many things for granted. May be you are sitting there hating your job, boss, family or even the government…but beyond all the negativity, there is always something positive you can choose to focus on. Continue reading
You may not have millions of shillings in the bank to start a business, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have any options. Let me surprise you. There are so many ideas you can explore with next to nothing and make serious returns out of them. Continue reading
How did that fool overtake me? That’s the question that lingers in the minds of most people when they turn 55. They know very well that they studied hard, worked hard and lived a generally organized life. What they really can’t figure out is how that rugged looking, unschooled tout in the street managed to build an economy 100 times better than theirs. Continue reading
Many people don’t like to hear the truth about themselves…especially if this truth showcases weaknesses, shortcomings and downfalls. We all like to hear words like “you are your own boss,” “you are in control of things,” “you are one step closer to personal freedom”. Continue reading
The first time I heard of this young man was in my local church. Owing to shortage of space in the church compound, the church management had ordered for a fabricated container which would work as an extra storage area and office for the women leader. Continue reading
Nairobi, Kenya May 16 2017 — The Kuza Biashara, SITA Digital and Social Media training program came to an end on Thursday 11th of May 2017. This is after 45 days of comprehensive training covering various aspects of digital, social media and core skills. Continue reading
With Africa’s rapid population growth, demand for housing and other infrastructure has increased exponentially. In Kenya, the construction sector contributes to 7 percent of the country’s GDP. Whichever way you look at it, demand for construction products is on the rise and that is why we are talking about nail production as a business you can engage in. Continue reading
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kuza Biashara Social Media and Digital Training Program is planned to kick off from Monday 27 th of March 2017. The opportunity attracted over 600 applicants 67 of whom were selected for interviewing. Following the interview phase, 50 were picked to take part in training which will last for 45 days. Continue reading
Smart people are a lucky lot. Besides scoring good grades in school, their brains are like libraries. They possess numerous ideas that have the potential to transform not just their pockets but the society at large. But these sharp minds seem to have special challenges when it comes to life, investments and business. Continue reading
Starting a small mabati factory is a brilliant way to capitalize on Africa’s booming construction industry. Instead of tying up all your wealth in idle plots of land or rental apartments, why not take a different approach and venture into value-addition? This way, you end up meeting consumers’ immediate needs and in so doing you also create employment. And of course there are better financial returns in taking this route. Continue reading
