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15 Jun 2026 - Initially, the siblings believed raising the money would be straightforward because there were six of them contributing and each family needed to…

15 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup. Today, we explain why Kenyans may have to wait until August for major fuel price cuts despite the US-…

13 Jun 2026 - In mid-May, the Ugandan government announced plans to issue a Shariah-compliant Sukuk bond in a bid to raise Ksh62 billion to kickstart construction…

12 Jun 2026 - Every year, when tax return season came around, I would visit a cyber café near my office and pay Ksh500 to have my returns filed. For four years,…

12 Jun 2026 - Motorists risk having their driving licenses suspended for up to 2 years as NTSA integrates the demerit points system with the instant fines that…

12 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup. Today, we look at the delayed PAYE tax relief for salaried Kenyans and break down the key allocations in…

11 Jun 2026 - An eLogbook is the digital version of the traditional vehicle logbook issued by NTSA. Instead of receiving a physical document, vehicle owners can…

11 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup. Today, we explain the new powers the government wants KRA to have over Housing Levy collections and…

10 Jun 2026 - Interestingly, this behaviour is often driven by a psychological concept known as the anchoring effect. The anchoring effect occurs when people rely…

10 Jun 2026 - The award held on Sunday, June 7, recognised organisations that are transforming the insurance sector through innovation, impact, and scalable…

10 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter. Today, we unpack how Vodacom could influence the appointment of Safaricom's next CEO and how…

9 Jun 2026 - As detailed in the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, the State Department for Roads will be allocated Ksh176 billion to facilitate the construction of roads…

9 Jun 2026 - One of the biggest benefits of this strategy is that it has reduced my dependence on my salary. Knowing that a major expense like rent can be covered…

9 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter. Today, we unpack KRA's warning to taxpayers who miss the June 30 filing deadline and could…

8 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter. Today, we unpack the government's plan to monetise non-personal eCitizen data and a proposal…

5 Jun 2026 - By 2022, I had managed to save Ksh1.2 million from the business. The agrovet was performing well, and I was confident that within two years, I could…

5 Jun 2026 - While there may be some retirees who spend recklessly, financial difficulties in retirement are often caused by less obvious mistakes that quietly…

5 Jun 2026 - For many Kenyans navigating modern dating, that's no longer a hypothetical question. As the cost of living rises and financial pressures mount, money…

5 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter. Today, we cover the government's plan to use Housing Levy collections to secure a Ksh100…

4 Jun 2026 - The reason I chose the CR-V was simple: Unlike many of its rivals from that era, the CR-V features a massive, versatile cabin with a flat floor that…

4 Jun 2026 - According to the data published on Thursday, June 4, the average interest rate for loans dropped to 14.69% in April 2026 as compared to 14.70% in…

4 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter. Today, we unpack the government's U-turn on a planned electricity tariff review. We also…

3 Jun 2026 - Today, the business, Ivy League Beauty Shop, holds stock worth about Ksh6 million and has expanded its offerings to include a flexible payment…

3 Jun 2026 - Small debts often become symbols of trust, fairness, and respect. That is why failing to repay them can create emotions that seem completely out of…

3 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter. Today, we break down EPRA's new fuel pricing formula and why it could delay the full benefits…

2 Jun 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we break down why telcos are warning that the Finance Bill 2026 could increase mobile…

29 May 2026 - The matatu business taught me one painful lesson: a business can look extremely profitable from the roadside while quietly draining the owner's…

29 May 2026 - From young professionals living alone to families looking to cut back on unhealthy fats, more Kenyans are turning to the appliance that promises two…

29 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we cover the controversial Kenya-U.S. agreement to establish an Ebola quarantine…

28 May 2026 - For many boda boda riders, mama mbogas, freelancers, and small business owners, missing work; even a few days of work can affect food, school fees,…

28 May 2026 - But the moment you start that 2.5L V6 engine, the reality of your financial commitment hits you. In the stop-and-go chaos of Nairobi traffic, this…

28 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we break down the growing savings withdrawal crisis at Metropolitan Sacco amid an…

26 May 2026 - But for many young professionals, hiking has quietly become therapy, escape, networking, and the newest form of the good life all at once. We spoke…

26 May 2026 - One of the biggest explanations is something psychologists call a scarcity mindset. Many financially successful people did not grow up wealthy. They…

26 May 2026 - A refund may be justified if your deposit isn’t returned, you face harassment or illegal eviction, or the house becomes unsafe due to the landlord's…

26 May 2026 - With recent increases in NSSF contribution rates, tracking your savings has become even more important. The most important thing to do is to check…

26 May 2026 - For this edition, we spoke to Shawn, a fintech employee working in Westlands, on how he plans and saves for school fees while supporting a stay-at-…

26 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we break down the latest developments on the proposed PAYE tax cuts and KNEC’s plans to…

25 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we cover controversial proposals dropped from the Finance Bill 2026 and NTSA’s warning…

22 May 2026 - Both corporate and government bonds offer investors a way to earn relatively stable returns over time. In the current market, government bonds are…

22 May 2026 - The biggest lesson for me was realising that working from home is not automatically cheaper. In many cases, it simply transfers some office costs…

22 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we cover the deal that convinced matatu operators to call off their nationwide strike.…

21 May 2026 - I have used it as my primary vehicle for daily commutes in Nairobi and weekend family errands. However, what started as a dream purchase has turned…

21 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we cover Kenya’s drop in the latest IMF rankings of Africa’s largest economies. We also…

20 May 2026 - The effort heuristic is the tendency to judge the value of something based on how much effort it appears to require. Your brain assumes that if…

20 May 2026 - SBM Bank Kenya has reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, posting a profit before tax of Ksh246 million, up from Ksh12…

20 May 2026 - SBM Bank Kenya returned to profitability in 2025, posting a pre-tax profit of Ksh614 million, a sharp reversal from a Ksh1.6 billion loss the…

20 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we break down KRA’s identification of 97,000 Kenyans and businesses previously outside…

19 May 2026 - KRA noted that many businesses and individuals were struggling to claim expenses that were eTIMS non-compliant, as most informal businesses do not…

19 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we cover the sweeping powers Uganda has secured at the Kenya Pipeline Company after…