Story by Maureen Mumo “I would say the greatest challenge, when it comes to selling to the base of pyramid, is financing,” says EcoZoom Relationship Manager Caroline Matilu. “These are people who need to get the most they can from the little that they have. This consequently means that whatever...

I moved to Kenya from the United Kingdom four and a half years ago. I studied Mathematics and Engineering at University, after which I worked for an engineering company in power transmission and distribution in the United Kingdom for two years. Although I enjoyed engineering and my job, I was...

“Fifty bob,” shouts the matatu conductor. I’m squashed between at least fifteen other people on the ramshackle minibus, frantically fumbling for my wallet and hoping that I haven’t, once again, left it at home.  I give the conductor an apologetic look and shake my head. “Sorry,I don’t have any money.”...