08 April 2022
- The first one is waking up as an esteemed ‘Guest of Honor’. The second one, and, perhaps the bigger and more infuriating title, is being the main admin of a wedding group, on WhatsApp. It’s a shocker, really. I had no clue that I’d be a major player…
08 April 2022
- Single parenthood is a little like riding a bike. Except that, you are riding it backwards. All this while, you are juggling a couple of balls in the air. It's not common to purposely choose single parenthood, but once it happens, one has to deal with…
08 April 2022
- TOPLINE Captain America Comics No. 1, a 1941 comic book issue featuring the first appearance of the titular character, sold for over $3.1 million Thursday, becoming the one of the most expensive comic books ever sold at auction—the latest testament to…
08 April 2022
- Baron & Cabot have now expanded in Kenya and Nigeria. Africans can now invest in property within UK. Baron & Cabot, a UK property investment company has launched their new base in Kenya and Nigeria to finally help Kenyans and Nigerians invest…
08 April 2022
- Traditional ideas of vegans and vegetarians often conjure negative stereotypes, but innovation in the meat alternative industry and growing climate change awareness have joined to create a revolutionary and explosive market, and South Africa can count…
07 April 2022
- The budget is being read two months early as Parliament will have to be dissolved two months before the general election, CS Yattani facing a delicate balancing act in President Uhuru Kenyatta's final budget, fuel crisis could extend to next week,…
06 April 2022
- Where do I keep savings? This is the third article in a series that tries to help you answer this question of the best place to put your savings for maximum benefit depending on your reasons for saving.
06 April 2022
- Why are some people always poor? In the recent past, lots of research has been carried out around this question, with researchers seeking to understand why some people are extremely poor, while others seem to have more than enough?
05 April 2022
- The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) last month announced that all loanees will receive a 100% waiver on the outstanding penalties on their loan accounts. The #KamilishaMalipoYaHelb campaign which began on 1st March 2022 will run until 30th April…
05 April 2022
- I, surely, can speak for most of us who have only one bank account. You most probably opened this account when you needed your HELB loan or when you started working. I know I got mine because my first employer wouldn’t pay me in cash.
04 April 2022
- The prevailing economic conditions are taking a toll on everyone. Regardless of financial status, everyone is feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living. The big puzzle in all this is how you can survive these circumstances and still improve your…
04 April 2022
- Dreams remain dreams until you do something about it, so it serves you well to remember you are in the driver's seat of your life. There is no ideal dream lifestyle, which means the definition of lifestyle is relative, consequently giving everyone the…
04 April 2022
- Research shows that people who are given money suddenly treat it differently than the money they have worked for. This applies to winning a lottery, grants, and inheritance. Even the savviest individuals might become enslaved by their sudden acquired…
04 April 2022
- Times are bad. In the current economy and the constantly increasing cost of living, money is far from enough, especially for an average person. With the current state of the economy, you are lucky if you have enough to cover all your bills and put…
31 March 2022
- Today is the last day of the month, which means if you are formally employed, your salary has either hit your account or is just about to. As you prepare to go out and spend that money, let’s look at some of the top happenings from the past week that…
31 March 2022
- Attaining financial freedom is a goal for most people - having enough investments, savings and cash flow to live a chosen lifestyle for yourself and your family and having enough to live off in retirement.
30 March 2022
- All M-Pesa customers can access Halal Pesa as a mini-app under the grow option.
30 March 2022
- Most businesses start with a big dream and a ton of excitement. As an entrepreneur, you feel powerful and ready to give up anything and everything for the success of your business. You are determined. You put in the work with the right energy and…
28 March 2022
- Due diligence is always a necessary step when making any decision in life. In this article, nine key financial topics are expounded on to help you understand, protect and grow your finances.
25 March 2022
- I’ve suffered a high turnover of friends over the last few years. I make friends fast, but lose them twice as fast. The blame squarely falls on money. Well, perhaps, friends have taken me through the wringer due to my one big fault. I didn’t know the…
25 March 2022
- While making money in itself is already an uphill task, holding to that money is even harder. Growing that money and improving your financial position is an even bigger skill that everyone has to keep learning. You can start with these Dos and Don'ts…
25 March 2022
- There are many successful family-run businesses out there today. But just like any other business, it takes a lot of planning and dedication from the members. So before going into business with family, ensure that you have everything figured out and…
24 March 2022
- In today’s edition of Money Weekly, we look at how much it will cost you to use the Nairobi Expressway, how Kenya’s young millionaires are investing in NFTs, the sectors of the economy with the highest loan default rates and other top money news that…
24 March 2022
- No matter how well-off we are, money has the power to influence our thoughts and actions in ways that we are often unaware of, regardless of our financial situation. Studies show that it is possible to have a drug-like addiction to money and the…
23 March 2022
- It's natural to be concerned about things you can't control during stormy or unpredictable times. It's also critical to recognize that you can make better financial decisions right now by becoming more conscious of your spending, decreasing costs, and…
23 March 2022
- Every day, we see people go from rags to riches and applaud. Well, some of us celebrate, and others go green with envy. But all in all, it is a remarkable feat to work your way up to a certain level of financial success.
23 March 2022
- Going up the corporate ladder can only get you so far. You will reach your earning potential then your rising curve will flatten. What you might not know is that making your money work hard for you is key to growing your wealth not you working very…
21 March 2022
- Each year we find ourselves falling into the same money traps. We overspend on things we don't need, have trouble sticking to a budget, and fail to make intelligent decisions, which may often lead to mistakes that cost us money. These money traps can…
21 March 2022
- For a lot of people, debt is such a big and scary word. However, regardless of whether you are an individual or an enterprise, being fearful of debt is a good way to pass on an opportunity.
21 March 2022
- The marketplace is bare, with dusty, windswept walkways. Few shops are open. The owners are drowsy, sheltering from the unrelenting afternoon sun under balconies. At the middle of the square, there's a weathered tree - with a few elderly men huddled…
18 March 2022
- If you stand on the streets of Nairobi and ask every passerby what their biggest wish is, 8 out of 10 people will probably tell you they want to be rich. But if you ask how they plan to do that, half of that number will likely have no proper plan of…
13 March 2022
- Kenya put on the spot for laxity in dirty cash fight
24 February 2022
- CBK eyeing cut in what you pay to transfer cash
22 February 2022
- Kenyans can invest as little as Sh5 through their mobile phones in a new digital platform.
20 February 2022
- Billions of shillings meant for marginalised areas have never been disbursed since 2012.
28 January 2022
- Let climate change forum rethink loss and damage
28 January 2022
- Let’s prioritise growth of the economy in ’22
05 January 2022
- Kisumu International Airport is expected to start handling fresh produce on Saturday.
05 January 2022
- The government spent Sh138.75 billion to settle public debt in the first quarter of 2020/21.
05 January 2022
- Players pay more for steel, fuel and paint slowing down development of sector.
04 January 2022
- Savings will never make you rich, money loses purchasing power when kept as cash.
04 January 2022
- KFC said it could not sell chips because its stock of imported potatoes had run out.
04 January 2022
- The Democratic Republic of Congo recently joined the East African Community, this new membership presents many opportunities for entrepreneurs.
04 January 2022
- Budget office says the Sh9 trillion ceiling passed by Members of Parliament cannot hold if the trend continues going forward.
04 January 2022
- During first year of business, farmer made a profit of Sh3.4 million.
01 January 2022
- The mobile app allows one to create an account, register and post adverts of the livestock.
01 January 2022
- Always have knowledge and tools to carry out quantitation of the meat value of your animals.
01 January 2022
- From elections to trade wars and erratic weather patterns, several factors will shape the sector for the worse or better.
26 December 2021
- For Sarbi, the Mumias Sugar deal sets the stage for market share war with Jaswant, whose family controls half of the commodity’s sales in Kenya.
25 December 2021
- What they don’t teach at vet school