Drum East Africa - May 2017

In this month’s cover story, we caught up with Vimal Shah, former CEO of Bidco Africa and industrialist who has changed the edible oils market in East Africa. Read his story to find out about his new role, lessons he learned from his father and how he spends his downtime. We talked to legendary African footballer Jay Jay Okocha who talked about the highs and lows of his career, getting married at a young age, life after retirement and the importance of family. Uber has had its ups and downs since hitting the Kenyan market. In a candid interview, we spoke to the East African General Manager, Loic Amado, who revealed how the company is helping create jobs for Kenyan drivers, the benefits they get and the impact of the company in East Africa. Hollywood’s open secret to looking young and vibrant no matter the age is plastic surgery but find out which celebrities got more than they bargained for when they went under the knife in our health section. In Celebrity Beauty, find out when it’s time to throw out your makeup. If you love the outdoors, find out what must-have camping gadgets to invest in in Men and their Toys. Grab your copy of DRUM East Africa for these and more amazing stories.