Latest investment stories from across Kenya.
“If you’re not financially free, do not attempt to buy a new car. Zero mileage? What for?” This was the blunt opening to a TikTok video by financial advisor Mwathan Njoroge, who minced no words in explaining why buying a brand-new vehicle…
A Kenyan man has sparked fierce debate online after boldly claiming that anyone paying their employee(s) KSh 10,000 or less is “courting disaster”, and, in his words, violating human decency. A Kenyan man’s viral video triggers national…
Kenyans have flooded social media calling for stricter regulation of gambling content on local TV and radio stations after an exposé revealed that investors behind some of the stations are allegedly swindling viewers through deceptive…
Former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana has opened up about his humble beginnings, his long teaching career, and the values that have guided his life in public service. Speaking during an interview on TV47, Kibwana gave a rare, candid…
Money matters can make or break a relationship, but according to financial advisor and author Mwatha Njoroge, couples don’t have to sweat it to win financially. In a candid and energetic video shared on TikTok, Mwatha dropped truth bombs…
The government has announced plans to write off up to Sh 6 billion in defaulted Hustler Fund loans and is now pushing MPs to approve legal frameworks that will allow it to recover unpaid loans more aggressively. Principal Secretary for…
It started with a simple prompt on X, and Kenyans responded, proving they did not come to play. After being asked to share what is in their wallets, one by one, netizens began sharing screenshots of their savings and current account…
If you’re in a WhatsApp group where people are contributing funds for a couple to organize a wedding, financial advisor Good Joseph says it’s time you hit the exit button. In a TikTok video that sparked a flurry of reactions, Joseph argued…
When Harrison Mwaura won a jaw-dropping Sh 224,000 from a single bet, he thought he’d hit the jackpot, literally. But by sunrise, all the money was gone. All he had left was regret, confusion, and a chicken he had bought for Sh1,000.…
One golden rule of investing is that timing is everything. And for Geoffrey Odundo, it was his sharp eye for an opportunity that turned a modest investment of Sh 3 million into a massive return, within a mere three months. Odundo, who was…
Would you venture into the hearse business if you had capital? This is the question many Kenyans are now asking themselves after thought-provoking remarks by motivational speaker and career coach, Wambugu Wa Kamau. Speaking during a…
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…
