Master Your Money, Master Your Life
Introduction Many Kenyans wonder why their money disappears so quickly, even when they try to budget carefully. The truth is, hidden costs—those small, often unnoticed expenses—are silently eating away at your income. Unless you identify and manage them, you’ll always feel financially stretched. This is where tools like Jielewe come in. By tracking every shilling, … Read more
Introduction In Kenya, the conversation around lifestyle and money continues to evolve—driven by tech-savvy millennials, rising living costs, and smarter financial tools. The key is simple: with better lifestyle habits, anyone in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, or beyond can save more, invest better, and create long-term wealth. In this post, we’ll explore top lifestyle habits that … Read more
M-Pesa has transformed how Kenyans handle money. From paying bills and shopping to sending pocket money and taking loans, it’s no exaggeration to say M-Pesa is the backbone of financial transactions in Kenya. But here’s the challenge: while M-Pesa makes spending easy, it also makes it harder to track your money. Before you know it, … Read more
M-Pesa is the backbone of Kenya’s financial system. From paying rent, buying groceries, sending money upcountry, to settling bills, nearly every transaction flows through M-Pesa. But here’s the challenge: while the convenience is unmatched, tracking M-Pesa transactions is messy. Receipts get buried in SMS inboxes, fees go unnoticed, and by the end of the month, … Read more
Budgeting isn’t about restriction; it’s about clarity. Yet many Kenyans still feel like money “just disappears.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Below are the most common budgeting mistakes in Kenya—and how to fix each one today with practical steps and the help of Jielewe. 1) Budgeting from memory (instead of data) The mistake: … Read more