Kenyan entrepreneur taps into the $200mln haircare sector

1,108 views · Published 18 April 2016 · 5:17 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: CNBC Africa · 2016 · News & Politics

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Kenya's haircare industry is valued at over US$200 million with revenues driven largely by weaves and hair extensions. Georgina Kirungo, an entrepreneur has tapped into this lucrative industry with Nywele Creative, a one-stop shop for all things weaves. CNBC Africa's Christine Wendo reports.

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