How Africa Can Develop Itself and Challenge the Economic Giants of the World

The key lies in large populations. Without doubt, small populations and tiny, unviable states are greatest challenge to economic and technological progress that Africa faces is today. Progress and development are the outcomes of a successful solution to problems. And bands of small tribes wandering all over the place in the vast plains of Africa create few challenges and few needs that can stimulate innovation and progress.

International Investor Confidence in Kenya Increases

Kenya comes third in a survey conducted by the Africa Business Panel to find out the countries preferred as investment destinations by International investors. The first position went to South Africa while the second went to Nigeria.

Narok: Kenya’s Best Town for Business

In its report, Doing Business in Kenya 2010, the World Bank ranks Narok the best town to do business in Kenya. In the study which measured business regulations in 11 Kenya towns – Narok, Eldoret, Garissa, Isiolo, Kilifi, Kisumu, Malaba, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nyeri and Thika – Narok emerged the top.

Overcoming the Greatest Challenges to Development in Africa

As you will have noticed, I am a strong believer in the theory that large populations equal progress. So if you wake me up and ask me what the greatest challenges to economic and technological progress that Africa faces are, I will, without hesitation, say the challenges are its small populations and tiny, inviable states. And I will give you the example of Asian countries which have large populations and are doing very well.

How to Conduct Business in Kenya – Part Two

There are many myths and stories about the proper way to interact with Africans – and Kenyans in particular – when you are doing business in Africa. The simple truth is however, that Africans are not different from other peoples in the world. It is however, useful to observe the following simple rules of behavior. I expect that you have read Part One. Now continue.

How to Conduct Business in Kenya

Non-Kenyans wanting to start businesses in Kenya often get erroneous views about the county – over-exaggerations on tribalism, corruption and what not. But those people who have worked in the country find Kenyans very friendly, straight-forward, open and generous people.