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Ken Kariuki

PREMIUM Why import when you can produce?

Seven Twenty Holdings manufactures curtain rods and their accessories as well as premium decorative paint.


  1. Paulina Mokhothu: Creating fashion with cultural significance

    A leather rug represents more than just a floor covering; it embodies the durability and authenticity she incorporates into her creations.

    Paulina Mokhothu
  2. PREMIUM Shah: I smelled the coffee and launched Barista and Co

    Chirag Shah's original idea was to roast and sell Kenyan coffee and roasted coffee beans to other restaurants and hotels, today he runs a café.

    Chirag Shah
  3. Firm's bid to address complexities of cross-border relocation

    The company currently employs around 60 permanent staff in Kenya and 20 in Uganda.

    Nellions
  4. Sip the tropics: Kenya's fruitful revolution in winemaking

    Cecanni produces between 45 and 50 bottles of wine per cycle, depending on the type of fruit and seasonal availability.

    Angela Oyugi
  5. PREMIUM How a 7-year-old turned CBC schoolwork into a juicy business

    Kerama Juices is now sold in Nakuru in over 40 flavours, a significant jump from the initial banana-avocado smoothie.

  6. PREMIUM From hardware store to paint manufacturer: A journey of opportunity and resilience

    Company that started 27 years ago with one employee currently has a workforce of 100 people.

    Stephen Moche
  7. AI-powered system for SMEs and rentals

    Frustrated by the lack of transparency and efficiency in bill payments and financial reporting on his apartment in Kenya, Ogaye created a tech-driven solution.

    Nicholas Ogaye
  8. How firm is using technology to automate HR processes

    People need to start thinking about digital transformation as a tool to transform their organisations.

    MK Balaji
  9. Smart greenhouses a boost to smallholder farming

    Award-winning project uses advanced climate control technology to protect crops from extreme weather and pests.

    Vermi-Farm
  10. 'How I grew my beauty business from a modest mobile service'

    Nakuru-based nail technician says he always wanted to start my own business and do something unique.

    John Mbugua
  11. Brewing change: business banks on specialty teas

    Sheena Patel’s venture, Stir Me, is doing its bit to transform how Kenyans experience their beloved brew.

    Sheena Patel
  12. Platform enables creatives in Africa to reach a global audience

    Nerdsoko was designed to enhance the visibility and accessibility of Kenya’s creative talents.

    Ann Ndanu
  13. PREMIUM The making of award-winning tech company

    From being the sole employee, Peak and Dale founder now works with a staff of 46 skilled employees.

    Brendah Mwirichia
  14. Firm seeks to bridge insurance penetration gap

    The average rate of insurance penetration in the country is less than three per cent.

    Eliud Adiedo
  15. City hospital that targets disabled expectant women

    Savannah Hospital conducts free online consultations and provide gynecological care at subsidised rates.

    Dr Wachira Murage
  16. Firm rides the clean energy space

    Dorothy Otieno has been contributing to safe and affordable cooking since 2016.

    Dorothy Otieno
  17. Retired teacher tastes goodness of palm oil

    Victor Otieno decided to start processing the crude oil in 2022 after receiving training.

    Victor Otieno
  18. Agriculture dominates AI use cases in Kenya – report

    Machine learning is being used to provide farmers with data-driven advice to help them optimise productivity.

    AI in agriculture
  19. Digitising small-scale farming

    Initiative provides technical assistance to innovators.

    Farming
  20. We bagged it!

    How Nakuru-based business cut a niche for itself in the carrier bag space.

    Royal Eco-Bags
  21. Duo develops digital tool to help teachers set CBC exams

    On Darasa app, students can access content categorised in topics and sub-topics.

    Chris Kamande and Brian Gacari
  22. Joy Richu: Trailblazing designer for top global brands

    Through her art, Joy Richu has collaborated with notable brands such as Coca-Cola.

    Joy Richu
  23. AirSafi: University students’ solution to air pollution

    Innovation leverages on dense network of sensors to capture air quality data.

    Innovators
  24. Adumu Stoves: Spearheading clean cooking revolution

    The biodiesel-powered system is affordable, environmentally friendly and will make clean cooking the norm in Africa.

    Jeremiah Mabiria
  25. Helping small businesses access finance

    Hennessy-Barret describes his neobank venture as having the best problem any business can dream of- more customers than shillings to lend.

    Wayne Hennessy-Barrett,
  26. Cafe that serves professionals by day and revellers by night

    There is a growing trend in the hospitality industry whereby cafes set up shop near clubs and nightlife venues.

    Kosta Cafe
  27. Sidian Bank Bancassurance honoured at Think Business Insurance Awards 2024

    The lender also achieved the second runner-up position in the overall category of Best Bancassurance Intermediary.

    Staff
  28. Eco-furniture solution from plastic waste

    TwendeGreen Eco-cycle recycles marine plastic waste into high-quality eco-furniture.

    Churchill Atieli
  29. Her baby’s wellbeing made her quit nursing to start flourishing daycare

    She started with only six children three years ago, but now the facility has 57 children from pre-school to Grade Four.

    Inventist School Director Damaris Okumu