Title: Interview with Francis Okomo-Okello, interviewed by Henry McGee, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Description: Mr. Okomo-Okello discusses the changing economic and political landscape of Kenya in the post-independence period, particularly in terms of foreign direct investment, sustainable development, globalization, and ethical business practices. He relates the standards and practices of the Serena Group and their commitment to local engagement and environmentalism. Mr. Okomo-Okello covers a variety of other topics, including the impact of China on African economic development, his involvement with Strathmore Business School, the growth of mobile banking in Kenya through the M-Pesa system, and the opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs and business leaders in Kenya.
Subjects: Interviews, Hospitality industry, Tourism, Communication and traffic, Businessmen, Mass media policy, Mobile Banks and banking, Electronic funds transfers, Chinese Investments, Pan-Africanism, Corruption, Education, International business enterprises, Social responsibility of business, Business, History, Economic conditions, Politics and government, Commerce, TPS Eastern Africa Ltd, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, Nation Media Group Limited, Strathmore Business School
Places: Kenya, Africa
People: Francis Okomo-Okello (1949-)
Time periods: 1963-, 2002-