Latest investment stories from across Kenya.
A Kenyan identified as Shar Dyy on Facebook has questioned Safaricom about why his M-Shwari limit is still at zero. According to Dyy, his limit remained zero despite saving on the platform for a while now. “Why is my M-Shwari limit still…
A Kenyan man has left netizens in stitches after recounting how a business he thought would be profitable flopped dramatically, forcing him to shut down. Identified as Allan Ivan on TikTok, he claimed that he once started a coffin-making…
If you have taken or plan to take expensive or unmanageable loans to please your parents or relatives, since you believe they are your responsibility, then it is time to stop and think again. Also, if you are shouldering the financial…
When a Kenyan employer wrote to Bizna Kenya about a dilemma involving her househelp’s financial choices, she wasn’t looking to micromanage her. She simply wanted to help. But the issue at hand is one of the trickiest: it combines money,…
So, you’ve been hearing your friends, colleagues, and even business associates talk about how they are investing in treasury bills and bonds, and getting paid coupons. This discussion leaves you confused and feeling that you don’t fit in…
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Many of us Kenyans are stuck in this vicious cycle. But even before you consider this a pandemic, millions of other Kenyans live on hope, not knowing where their next meal will come from. But…
Jubilee Health Insurance CEO Njeri Jomo has spoken about what she believes is the most effective way to create wealth and success, as well as the lessons she has learned since she launched her career in the industry in 2001. Speaking…
Digital lenders and financial institutions in Kenya have been warned against using shame-based debt collection tactics. Kevin Mutiso, chairperson of the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya, emphasized that no lender has the…
Kenya’s mobile lending boom has transformed access to credit, but it has also led to severe indebtedness among borrowers. Some Kenyans have confessed to taking loans from multiple apps without a clear plan for repayment, while others are…
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have long been a cornerstone of Kenya’s financial landscape. SACCOs are not really new in the investment space because SACCOs and banks have a long history in Kenya. SACCOs started way…
In Kenya today, every other financial institution is launching a Money Market Fund (MMF) and inviting Kenyans to invest with them. One of the famous entrants into this field is Zidii, which is heavily associated with Kenya’s leading telco,…
In Kenya today, everyone is talking about investing, owning and buying shares, planning to leave employment by a certain age, and Sacco dividends. Another term that can’t seem to escape the tongues of Kenyans is money market funds,…
A distressed Kenyan has reached out for advice, saying that he fears for his future after his parents threatened to curse him. He revealed that his mother was particularly unhappy with the financial support he was providing and frequently…
MANSA, a global fintech innovator in cross-border payments, has announced the successful close of its $10 million funding round. This marks a significant milestone for the company in its mission to alleviate liquidity challenges for…
Starting and running a business to profitability is not as easy as many people who have never tried entrepreneurship perceive it. While many small businesses in various sectors get to succeed in their first years, studies show that only 25…
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has published the list of SACCOs licensed and authorized to carry out financial services in Kenya in 2025. The move is in compliance with Section 28 of the Sacco Societies Act (Cap. 490B),…
Joseph Maina a businessman in Embakasi Nairobi has shared his experience with the Timiza loan app, one of the most popular mobile money platforms in Kenya. Maina, who runs electronics business revealed when he started his business in 2019,…
While you’re building your career and dreaming about your future, there will probably come a time when a little extra money could go a long way. When this time, most people turn to businesses ready to face the uncertainties and risks…
NCBA OST Platform: NCBA Investment Bank is an arm of NCBA Group Ltd that is responsible for dealing with investments and securities. Their tagline is ‘Your Money Never Sleeps’. This department caters to the provision of wealth management,…
For business owners and individuals, January can often present financial challenges after the festive season. Restocking your business, paying school fees, or managing daily expenses can strain your budget. But what if you could…
Tracking and budgeting all your expenses for every month is not an easy undertaking if you are just getting started. You will either give up midway or find that you spend outside your allocations. This struggle can be easily solved with…
Retirement Age in Kenya: It’s time we understand what the reality of retirement will be for most people. A lot of people are scared about retirement because it means that you stop having the ability to earn an income. A decade or two ago,…
Victoria Musyoki is the founder and CEO of Kiddie World, an adventurous company that targets children and young adults. Secret to my business success: We take care of our customers and our employees and they take care of making profits. We…
Lewis Momanyi is the founder of Leminet Consulting Group, a management consulting company offering business advisory services. We started this business 5 years ago. We started by offering consultancy services on business set up in Kenya to…
