Kenya Companies - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:20:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Silafrica’s Akshay Shah on MSME Support, Circular Packaging, and Sustainable Growth in Africa’s Packaging Industry /silafricas-akshay-shah-on-msme-support-circular-packaging-and-sustainable-growth-in-africas-packaging-industry.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:25:31 +0000 /?p=191132 In this exclusive interview, Akshay Shah, Group Executive Director of Silafrica, explores how the company is leading the way in sustainable packaging in Kenya and across Africa. As a founding member of KEPRO (Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization), Silafrica champions circular economy packaging, using post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial recycled materials (PIR) in over 36% of its output. The company partners with multinationals like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Heineken, and Unilever to deliver rigid plastic packaging, recyclable beverage crates, and IoT-enabled production systems (ThinkTracks). Shah also highlights the critical role of MSMEs in Africa’s packaging supply chain, outlining strategies to aggregate demand and finance packaging solutions for small-scale producers. From custom yogurt cup printing to cross-border reusable crate systems, Silafrica is redefining what it means to build a scalable, circular, and inclusive packaging industry in Africa.

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]]> Virtual Pay CEO David Morema Predicts Rapid Growth of Swipe-to-Pay in Kenya & Beyond /virtual-pay-ceo-david-morema-predicts-rapid-growth-of-swipe-to-pay-in-kenya-beyond.htm Tue, 13 May 2025 12:19:50 +0000 /?p=191006 In this section of the interview with David Morema, CEO of Virtual Pay, he shares his bold expectations for the company’s future. Morema envisions Virtual Pay dominating the “swipe to pay” market across Kenya and Africa with the same speed and ubiquity that artificial intelligence has taken over the internet. He identifies key retail sectors ...

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]]> AquaRech LtD Launches AquaFedha: Africa’s First Credit Finance Product /aquarech-ltd-launches-aquafedha-africas-first-credit-finance-product.htm Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:13:53 +0000 /?p=190855 ​AquaRech LTD, in collaboration with Equity Bank and TechnoServe, has introduced AquaFedha, Africa’s inaugural credit finance product tailored specifically for small and medium-sized fish farmers. This initiative aims to bridge the significant financing gap that has traditionally hindered these farmers from transitioning from subsistence to profitable, commercial-scale operations.â€� Addressing the “Unbankable” Challenge Many small-scale fish ...

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]]> Dave Okech: Innovator, Visionary, and Leader in Sustainable Aquaculture /dave-okech-innovator-visionary-and-leader-in-sustainable-aquaculture.htm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:51:39 +0000 /?p=190517 Dave Okech, a Kenyan-born fish farmer, entrepreneur, and mathematician, is a name synonymous with innovation and ambition. As the Founder and CEO of AquaRech Ltd, Dave has transformed Kenya’s aquaculture landscape, championing sustainability, community empowerment, and cutting-edge solutions that elevate the livelihoods of small and medium-sized fish farmers. Transforming Food Systems for Community Impact Dave’s ...

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]]> How AquaRech is Revolutionizing Aquaculture in Kenya with Digital Technology /how-aquarech-is-revolutionizing-aquaculture-in-kenya-with-digital-technology.htm Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:13:13 +0000 /?p=190265 AquaRech, a leading aquaculture technology company founded in 2019 by Dave Okech, is revolutionizing fish farming in Kenya and beyond through innovative solutions tailored to address critical challenges faced by smallholder fish farmers. Leveraging a digital platform powered by mobile app technology, AquaRech bridges gaps in the aquaculture sector by providing farmers with high-quality fish feeds, credit financing, market access, and technical support. The AquaRech Fish Farmer app, accessible through both smartphone and USSD versions, empowers farmers with tools to monitor fish growth, track feed usage, and connect with a structured fish market through a unique buyback system. Additionally, the AquaRech Fish Deli app caters to consumers, offering doorstep delivery of air-fried Kenyan farmed tilapia, showcasing the company’s commitment to vertical integration.

AquaRech’s innovative solutions, such as the "buy now, pay later" financing model, help farmers access critical inputs like feed, enabling them to reduce production time from 16 months to 8 months and achieve a 40% increase in productivity. The integration of IoT water temperature sensors and real-time performance tracking further enhances precision farming. AquaRech not only supports sustainable fish farming practices but also aims to transition smallholder farmers into commercially profitable ventures. With over 6,000 farmers on its platform and a goal to scale to 10,000 by next year, the company is set to make a significant impact on the aquaculture industry in Kenya and expand its reach to East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Having raised nearly $3 million in funding through seed rounds, grants, and debt financing, AquaRech is poised for rapid growth. The company’s ambitious Series A funding round, targeting $8 to $10 million, will focus on scaling credit financing, enhancing production systems, and increasing market access for farmers. By addressing overfishing, declining fish stocks, and Africa’s growing protein demand, AquaRech positions itself as a key player in the sustainable transformation of aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa. Through its digital solutions and strategic partnerships with organizations like Equity Bank, AquaRech is ensuring that fish farming is not just viable but profitable for thousands of smallholder farmers.

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]]> Storage Central: Leading Self-Storage Solutions for East Africa’s Growing Market /storage-central-leading-self-storage-solutions-for-east-africas-growing-market.htm Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:07:01 +0000 /?p=190165 Storage Central is the pioneer developer of modern self-storage in East Africa. Our mission is to address the growing logistical needs of households, small businesses, and impact organizations, many of which lack access to the advanced infrastructure that large corporations enjoy. The small business sector is the backbone of East Africa’s economy, contributing significantly to ...

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]]> Top Real Estate Developers in Kenya /top-real-estate-developers-in-kenya.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:37:45 +0000 /?p=189979 Discover the top real estate developers companies in Kenya, compiled and published by the MarcoPolis research team. The list includes the current top real estates development companies like Gulf Cap Real Estate, Kings Developers Limited, Centum Real Estate etc.

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]]> Top Investment Companies in Kenya /top-investment-companies-in-kenya.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:34:33 +0000 /top-investment-companies-in-kenya.htm View the list of the top investment companies in Kenya. The list includes companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and is based on the findings of the Marcopolis.net research team. Olympia Capital Holdings is leading the list, followed by Centum Investment and TransCentury, among others.

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]]> Top Energy Companies in Kenya /top-energy-companies-in-kenya.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:28:02 +0000 /top-energy-companies-in-kenya.htm Marcopolis.net presents the list of the top energy companies in Kenya, including players from the electricity transmission and distribution segment, as well as the oil and gas sector. All the companies are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

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]]> Top Construction Companies in Kenya /top-construction-companies-in-kenya.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:29:18 +0000 /top-construction-companies-in-kenya.htm Discover the list of the top construction companies in Kenya. The segment is an important part of the Kenyan economy, as the country leads the East African region in terms of mega construction projects, followed by Ethiopia.

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