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How to Create a Personalized Budget That Actually Works in Kenya

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Kenyan young professional using Jielewe app to create a personalized budget and track expenses on M-Pesa

Budgeting is one of the most powerful tools for financial success. Yet many Kenyans still struggle with the question: “Why doesn’t my budget ever work?” The problem isn’t that budgeting doesn’t work—it’s that most budgets aren’t personalized. They copy-paste Western templates or overcomplicate the process, making it hard to stick with. In this article, we’ll … Read more

How to Track Your M-Pesa Transactions and Stay on Top of Your Money in Kenya

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Contact Jielewe support team online using our form for assistance with budgeting and financial management

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