Month: October 2025

Where Did My Salary Go? — The Honest Kenyan Guide to Tracking Every Shilling

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Kenyan mobile user checking Fuliza overdraft balance on M-Pesa.

It’s payday! You open your M-Pesa or bank app, see that sweet SMS from your employer… and suddenly, life feels good. You pay a few bills, buy data, treat yourself “kidogo,” and before you know it — you’re broke again by the 15th. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Millions of Kenyans ask themselves the same … Read more

How to Track Your Expenses in Kenya and Save More with Jielewe

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Centonomy training alongside Jielewe budgeting app for better personal finance management in Kenya

Introduction Have you ever reached the middle of the month and wondered, “Where did all my money go?” You’re not alone. Many Kenyans struggle with managing daily expenses, especially with rising costs of food, transport, and utilities. Between M-Pesa charges, impulse spending, and unexpected bills, money tends to “disappear.” The good news is that with … Read more