Entrepreneurship Accelerated

Eric MutemaI am a tech journalist, how can I apply?

Louis S. MachoguCongratulations

CHIMA ONYEOZIRIits a very welcomed development. believing in the children of the feature.in Delta State also in Nigeria the commissioner for youth sports and culture is working on similar project.

Kevin AbwonjiElectronics

Javan odhiambovehicles,cosmetics,homes ,household goods ,clothing

Louis S. MachoguCosmetics, electronics, branded clothing & shoes, baby wear and accessories,

Louis S. MachoguDid a poll today among some entrepreneurs at the ICT board training and out of 29 only nine said they would buy anything from USA. They were thinking of hammer and Kodak. Funny thing is that two of those that said no have I phones and 1 an I pad :)

James ChristianBikes and Bike Parts. Currently pro cyclists have to go to Uganda to get bikes since they have less repressive taxes than Kenya which the bikes obviously pass on their way from port in Mombassa. There is not one decent bike store in Kenya and yet millions of Kenyan's depend on a bicycle for their livelyhood.

Stephen Ng'ethe NjorogeVery larger number of vehicles are ordered from japan via website.

Stephen KimaniI would imagine not necessarily from the US but asia/Europe (considering products manufactured in Asia end up in the US. Not sure if that is possible though). Electronics and clothing/accessories come to mind. Professional services might also be something that people might be interested.

Erki LipreIs there any data available regarding how much and through which sites are the electronics ordered to Kenya?

Javan odhiambowhat about green energy products like solar panels this would reduce kenyas over dependability on electricity

James ChristianJavan has a good point. There is big money in solar here.

Gustaf HertsiusWhat kind of electronics? Only mass market or is there a market for high end electronics as well? I ask the same question as Erki.
Erki Lipre
"Is there any data available regarding how much and through which sites are the electronics ordered to Kenya?"

Louis S. Machoguhttp://www.fastcoexist.com/1679215/4-market-niches-in-the-solar-boom

Stephen Ng'ethe Njorogethanks for the article Louis but in any business it all boils down to Sales and marketing. If the medium of purchase will be online let it be a fully functioning online cart. I yesterday got a show on GBS TV where they do a very nice TV sales show that they supplement with a shopping cart(http://gbstvhomeshopping.com/) nice hey! the problem is that the shopping cart is not fully functional.
GBS TV if you are here, Call me I will make it fully functional to include M-Pesa validation and model of delivery for Free*
(ngethe@estatekenya.com)

Stephen Ng'ethe Njoroge@Gustaf I think KRA would be furnished with such data only that the information is kept off from the public and a large % of import gets it way from un authorized border point T.I.A (This is Africa)

Kiprop KiprotichAnything to do with:
.ICT
.Fashion
.Energy
.Health
.Making money
.Photography
.Automobile
.Entertainment
.Self development

Kenyans can literally buy anything that can help them get into the next highest level.

Javan odhiambosounds very interesting when does this commence?

Kresten Buchmidt feb.

Javan odhiambogreat will participate

Nancy WangI think to roam reliably, you need to be a posted paid customer. This means you need a personal tax pin number.

Kennedy NyagaDepends on the country. Though in most African countries Safaricom has partnered with other networks to extend. These Include MTN in Uganda.

Nancy WangExactly. Prepaid plans are limited with how many countries one can roam with Safaricom. Postpaid is much more comprehensive.

Kresten BuchThanks for the help.

Francis Mbugua NgugiIts quite simple. when you wan to travel just get to safariom centre and notify them and they will work on the rest. it doesn't matter what country you are going. that s what happens to our clients

Kresten Buch@Francis .. OK, I will try that and see if that works and let you know :-)

Robert SiebeckWould be interested in this as well.