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Guide for building the first unicorn startup in Ethiopia. How to become a Unicorn Startup in 2024.👇

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💸 Discover the Best Businesses to Start with 500K in Kenya | 2025! 🇰🇪 Did you know? With an investment of 500K, you can start a high-profit business in Kenya’s growing market! 🚀 Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or looking to expand, our comprehensive guide will set you up for success: ✅ Top 15+ business ideas tailored for 500K capital in Kenya ✅ Step-by-step startup guide to launch and grow your venture ✅ Expert insights on maximizing profits and minimizing risks ✅ Proven strategies for marketing and scaling your business ✅ Real-life success stories from entrepreneurs who started with 500K 🔗 Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/dQ9DvN2J #BusinessIdeasKenya #InvestInKenya #SmallBusinessSuccess

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Over 80% of Kenyans have a mobile money account, but less than 15% invest in the stock market. Robo-advisors are being used to fill this gap by helping more Kenyans grow their money. But what are robo-advisors? They are smart computer programs that help you invest your money. They ask you questions about your money goals and how much risk you are okay with. Then, they use math and data to pick the best mix of investments for you. 3 big reasons why robo-advisors are perfect for Kenya: 1. They are cheap and easy to use Robo-advisors let you start with small amounts of money You don't need to pay high fees to a human advisor Therefore, more of your money goes into growing itself 2. They work well with mobile money Robo-advisors connect directly to M-Pesa and other mobile money services Makes it really easy to move money from your phone to your investments 3. They help teach about investing Robo-advisors come with simple lessons and charts They help you learn as you go, making investing less scary At @FourFront Management, we are excited to bring robo-advisory services to Kenya. We have built a system that understands Kenyan investors—Our robo-advisor knows about local markets and understands how Kenyans manage their money. We believe everyone should have a chance to grow their wealth and robo-advisors are making this possible. They are a smart, always-on financial helper in your pocket. PS - Want to see how easy it is to start investing? Visit our website to try out our robo-advisor demo. It's free and takes just a few minutes.

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Fact: As of 2024, Rwanda has over 4.91 million internet users. For businesses and business owners without a digital presence, this represents a prime opportunity to expand your reach and tap into a broader market. At Maspeqa We are a company with expertise and willing to help businesses In today's fast-paced digital landscape. Technology isn't just an option it's the foundation of growth and success. Whether it's creating captivating websites, designing intuitive mobile apps, or driving impactful digital marketing campaigns, we bring innovative solutions to transform your business. Why Choose Us? ✔ Seamless Web & Mobile Development ✔ User-Centered UI/UX Design ✔ Proven Digital Marketing Strategies Stay ahead of the competition by harnessing the power of technology. Let’s build a future-proof business together. Email: [email protected] Website: maspeqa.com #RwandaDigitalGrowth #BusinessExpansion #DigitalTransformation #WebDevelopment #MobileAppDesign #UIUXDesign #DigitalMarketing #Maspeqa #TechForBusiness #GrowYourBusiness #RwandaBusiness #OnlinePresence #InnovativeSolutions

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Unlocking East Africa's Potential: Key Facts & Figure East Africa is buzzing with growth and innovation! Here are some impressive stats: - Robust Growth:6% annual GDP growth, with Kenya's 2023 GDP reaching $120B -Tech Boom: $4.164B raised by local startups since 2019, with $530M in 2023 alone - Fintech Leadership:M-PESA Africa pioneers fintech from Kenya - Agric-Innovation: Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania dominate the global coffee scene - Mobility Startups: GOGO Electric, eBee.africa, Watu Credit, M-KOPA, and more - Youthful Workforce: Growing middle class, projected to reach 500M by 2100 Key Hubs - Nairobi, Kenya: "Silicon Savannah" - Kigali, Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Join the conversation:What opportunities do you see in East Africa's growing ecosystem? Share your insights! #EastAfrica #Innovation #Growth #Startups #Fintech #AgricInnovation #Mobility #YouthfulWorkforce #MiddleClass #SiliconSavannah #KigaliInnovationCity

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TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the British High Commission (BHC) Nairobi, and EY, today announced KES 81 million in grant funding to five Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The five finalists, selected from 1,500 applicants to an open call, all set out their ambitions for positive social and environmental impact through their innovative solutions. #Gwiji improves livelihoods by digitally connecting cleaners to jobs. It aims to support over 10,000 women from low-income communities in Nairobi and increase their daily earnings. #Novek tests refill models for washing powders through its internet-enabled product dispenser technology with the potential to save thousands of tonnes in plastic waste. #SynaConsultancy has developed a portable toilet for older adults and people with disabilities, providing comfortable and hygienic sanitation that restores dignity, promotes independence, and enhances health outcomes. #Ecobora plans to install solar-powered cooking boilers in rural Kenyan schools. They will also pilot pay-as-you-go technology to provide meals for 7,000 students. The goal is to replace firewood in school kitchens, reduce air pollution, and combat deforestation. #AssociationofGreenChampions (AGC) intends to improve the livelihoods of sellers and harvesters of gum Arabic through training, equipment, financing, and market links to workers in Kenya: https://lnkd.in/dZ8m3VSK Unilever Joe Sunday Pauline Masese Luck Ochieng Neil Wigan #UKinKenya #startupnews #startup #sustainability #ESG #SDGs

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🌟 **Exciting Update on the Retail Summit!** 🌟   As we continue to plan for the Retail Summit, we’re thrilled to share the topics that will shape our conversations and drive meaningful discussions:   🔍 Key Topics Outlook of Retail in Kenya: Discover insights into current trends and future projections. Navigating the Economic Landscape: Explore strategies to tackle emerging developments in the retail sector. Retail Digital Innovation & AI: Discuss how technology is transforming both retail operations and consumer experiences. E-Commerce vs. Brick & Mortar: Examine the evolving relationship between online and physical retail spaces. Retail Space and Leasing: Insights into securing and optimizing retail spaces for success. Financing Solutions; Uncover innovative approaches to support retail growth. Managing Shrinkage: Best practices for minimizing losses in retail. HR in Retail: Focus on skills training, development, and retention strategies. Adapting to Shifting Consumer Behavior; Strategies to remain agile amid economic fluctuations. Store Designing: Creating effective retail spaces to enhance customer experiences and drive sales.   We’re looking forward to exploring these dynamic topics with industry leaders and professionals. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the summit!   #TheRetailSummitKenya #RetailTrends #Innovation #ECommerce #Franchising #DigitalTransformation #RetailHR #ConsumerBehavior #StoreDesign Express Communications Ltd Wambui Mbarire Hannah Kinyanjui Priscilla Kerebi Rupen Shah Dhruv Shah John Muthee MCIM Leonard Mudachi Peter Kang'iri

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🌍 “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘸.” – Matthew 9:37 In 2020, we embarked on a mission to cultivate Africa's next generation of business leaders with the launch of the Funema Venture Building Institute. Our goal was to equip young people with the skills to identify, nurture, and scale promising startups. As we journeyed through this exciting venture, we realized that we needed a name that more accurately reflected our commitment to Africa's boundless potential and the tireless spirit of its people. 𝘒𝘢𝘻𝘪, a Swahili word for “worker,” embodies labor and effort. It was born from the realization that Africa is brimming with business opportunities and youthful potential. Wherever you are on this vibrant continent—Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, and beyond—look around. How many small businesses are striving to grow, and how many young people are eager for impactful work? The answer is clear: 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙔! Small businesses are hustling to make a dollar stretch, and young talent is working tirelessly to make ends meet. They share a common challenge: a lack of venture management, finance, and technological training needed to manage their potential and ventures effectively. That’s why we’ve launched the Kazi Fellowship Program—to cultivate the skills needed to harness Africa’s abundant opportunities. The Kazi Fellowship is a transformative program designed to empower young talents at the beginning of their careers. This program is tailored for aspiring professionals keen to excel in Development Entrepreneurship, Development Finance, and Inclusive Technology. 🌟 Why Kazi? 𝟭. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Learn the proven Funema way of building sustainable and scalable ventures refined over 7 years of building scalable companies. 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Learn to take it a step further by exploring redemptive principles for restoring the beauty and glory of this planet and our world. 𝟯. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Work on real projects and build practical skills. You will start with a big trust credit. 𝟰. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Every fellow in Funema can testify to our human-centric focus and high regard for family. Family first before profits. You'd be joining a family of those who have gone ahead of you just as you would later on pave the way for those who would come after you The Kazi Fellowship is poised to transform careers and shape Africa's future, and will guide you on your venture-building career path with confidence! Apply now to join our community for our 2025 cohort → https://lnkd.in/dcP5H-Jb In the meantime, let's have a chat—how can we best nurture the talent needed for this change? Let's hear it in the comments! #KaziFellowship #AfricanTalent #DevelopmentEntrepreneurship #DevelopmentFinance #InclusiveTechnology #CareerGrowth #Innovation

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“Companies may analyze consumer behavior, preferences, and financial history using big data and AI to provide personalized investment advice and tailored financial products. Robo-advisors such as those pioneered by FourFront Management are an excellent example of automated data driven portfolio management services.” KASIB Chair, Donald Wangunyu, in the ‘Preparing the Kenyan Capital Markets For a Data-Driven Future’ article on Issue 20 of the Tax Prism. Catch this issue here → https://lnkd.in/d6Bgb8ft #CapitalMarkets #InvestorEducation

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In the business year (July 2022 - June 2023) about 2034 companies in Kenya shut down or were liquidated, according to a report by Statista. (2023) While multiple reasons were issued that led to the collapse of those ventures, the lack of simple and more accessible financing was a rampant factor. There being diverse sources of capital for local businesses and ventures, the problem often lies in the founding teams or executives not structuring their businesses in the right way to access capital. Often they are unable to raise the much needed capital for their operations or expansion, easier and on time. By introducing Cach Finance to the game, we are bringing a simpler route for businesses to raise capital from their local communities in a more accessible way. Ventures wishing to raise through Cach, will undergo a brief program aimed at equiping them better for the raise, then get enlisted to crowdfund on the platform. The pool of investors on the other hand, who would contribute their funds get entitled to some of the company shares or regular debt repayments for an agreed period. Individuals or groups that engage in funding these ventures, will stand to partake of the success of those ventures when they achieve big revenues or get sold for large amounts, raising income levels and growing our local ecosytem livelihoods. Businesses could now imagine getting their customers, early believers, partners or even their social media fans to invest in their growth and share-in the vision. Be on the lookout for a Cach poster, or you could hear it from your friend first, we will be coming to a town near you (if you are in Kenya) soon.

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Ethiopia’s Journey Toward a Thriving Capital Market “In an economy as complex and rapidly evolving as Ethiopia’s, a capital market is not a luxury—it’s an imperative,” he asserts. Such a market would act as a regulatory mechanism, channeling investments toward the most productive sectors while fostering economic stability. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eRFUVQtG

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Topping up your investment is essential to keeping your account on track to meet your financial goals. With a minimum top-up of KES 1,000 for both the MMF KES and FIF KES accounts, you can take advantage of current market trends, develop a savings culture, and maximize the potential of your investments. Make your top-up today through our client portal (https://lnkd.in/dCZnzEkJ) or the Kuza.Africa mobile app, available on Google Play Store and Apple Store. #investwithus #investwithustoday #kuzaassetmanagement

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Do you have a customized business assistance that ensures your business runs smoothly and efficiently by providing you with a platform that ensures you have your business with you. Whether you are in mandera and your business is in Nairobi get to manage and monitor every practice and sales. #healthylifestyle #happy #BusinessEfficiency #BusinessVisualization #Biashara #BusinessTransformation #BusinessOnTheGo Ronoh S. Kiprotich Shell Caleb Ongoro

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🌟 Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders! 🌟 At Tanzania Tech Forum, we believe that the future of technological advancement lies in the hands of the youth. As the next generation of tech leaders, they have the passion, creativity, and potential to drive meaningful change. That's why we are deeply committed to #focusing on the youth, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Through #workshops, #seminars, #hackathons, and #networking events, we are building a platform where: 💡#Students can explore cutting-edge technologies. 🤝#Entrepreneurs can find sustainable, locally-driven solutions. 🌍 #Professionals can collaborate and innovate to shape Tanzania's digital future. Let’s work together to build a #technologically advanced and innovative Tanzania. The journey starts with empowering the youth, bridging gaps, and fostering collaborations between experts and young innovators. 📢 Join us in creating the change we want to see! #YouthEmpowerment #TanzaniaTechForum #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #NextTechLeaders

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You Must Know This Before Buying Real Estate In Ethiopia Buying real estate is a major decision, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor. There are many factors to consider before making an offer, and it's important to be aware of the potential pitfalls. Here are a few things you must consider before buying an apartment: 1. Location, Location, Location The most important factor to consider when buying real estate is location. A property in a prime location will be more expensive, but it will also be more likely to appreciate in value and rent at a higher price. Consider the proximity to schools, transportation, and amenities when choosing a location. *At Akoya Properties, we specialize in prime locations. Our properties are situated in areas with high growth potential, ensuring your investment appreciates over time. 2. Amenities Another important factor to consider is the amenities that are available. Some properties come with a variety of amenities, such as a swimming pool, gym, and come hall. Others may have fewer amenities, but they may be located in a more desirable area. *Akoya Properties offers a range of amenities to suit your lifestyle. From swimming pools to fitness centers, we have everything you need to enjoy your new home. 3. Payment plan It's important to consider your budget when buying real estate. Don't overspend on a property that you can't afford. Get our payment plan. *We understand the importance of affordability. Akoya Properties offers a variety of payment plan to suit your budget. 4. Timely Delivery It's important to make sure that the property you're buying will be delivered on time. The construction has to progress according to your contract. *Akoya Properties never compromise on progress and quality. You can rest assured that your new home will be ready when you are. 5. Trustability Before signing with a real estate make sure their previous projects, albeit in other industries are noteworthy. Read the contracts check the title deeds and talk to a friend or family who could help you navigate the legal aspects of the sales process. Know your obligations and rights! In conclusion Buying real estate is a big decision, but it can be a rewarding one. By considering these factors, you can make an informed decision and find the perfect property for your needs. Contact Akoya Properties today to learn more about our properties and services. #AkoyaProperties #RealEstateEthiopia #InvestingEthiopia #propertiesEthiopia #Realestatebuyerguide

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