Karisimbi Partners launches Asili Natural Oils and moringa oil cosmetic product
In 2012 Karisimbi Business Partners, in a joint venture with international investors, undertook the establishment of Rwanda’s first oilseed processing company. The company, Asili Natural Oils, is a social impact company focused on the production of specialty oils for use … Continue reading
KBP contributes to “Unlocking Rwanda’s Employment Puzzle”
Karisimbi Business Partners created the 2013 Employment & Compensation review for Rwanda, which highlighted trends and insights into relevant issues impacting the local business environment. The New Times recently published an article examining the challenges and opportunities facing business owners, … Continue reading
A model African Entrepreneur
At 31 years of age, Ashish J. Thakkar represents the best of African entrepreneurs and a picture of what is possible on the continent. Read the inspiring article and profile here: Ventures Africa article
Karisimbi Partners’ New Director: Hunter Thompson
Hunter Thompson is the newest Karisimbi Partners’ employee, filling the position of Director of Consulting. After actively recruiting for this position for more than a year, Hunter’s appointment feels like one of the greatest accomplishments of 2013. Hunter joins the … Continue reading
KBP ranks 7th in Rwanda’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Midsize Companies
Karisimbi Partners was recognized for its strong growth and contribution to the Rwandan economy (ranked 7 out of Top 100). This year’s awards focused on fast growing mid-sized companies in recognition of the fact that the SME sector is a … Continue reading
“No Hire” Decision
In seeking to fill a critical role in your organization, or any role for that matter, often the best decision you can make following an interview with a potential candidate is NO HIRE. On the surface this assertion seems counter-intuitive … Continue reading
Training for Impact: Embedded Role Models
The need for training or building the capacity of people is immense in a place where world-class education, experience and role models are lacking. There seem as many methods for conducting training as there are organizations engaged in training here, … Continue reading
Strategic Plan for Regional IT Consulting Firm
Situation A growing IT consulting firm with a solid reputation for technical excellence and established customer relationships found itself facing increased regional competition in its home market and a need for a new strategic plan to address current and future … Continue reading
Performance Management Services for Holding Group Companies
Situation A respected Rwandan holding group with three established companies in its portfolio was seeking to improve its human resource strategy and implementation model to ensure quality objective assessment of employees ranging from individual contributors to senior management. Based on … Continue reading
