Personal Finance in Kenya: A Practical, Step-by-step Guide to Save, Budget & Grow Your Money (Actionable for 2025)

Kenyan mobile budgeting app on a smartphone next to a piggy bank and Kenyan shillings.

Quick content overview / Table of contents 1) Why personal finance matters in Kenya Money decisions shape your daily life — from affording school fees and rent to building long-term security. With mobile money, digital lending, and new savings products circulating fast, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. The good news: simple consistent steps make a … Read more

Top Financial Mistakes Young Kenyans Make

Kenyan student using Jielewe app to avoid Fuliza loans and save money

Introduction Young Kenyans today have more opportunities than ever before — side hustles, online jobs, and mobile money access. But with opportunities also come pitfalls. Many young people fall into avoidable financial mistakes that prevent them from saving, investing, and growing wealth. Here are the top financial mistakes young Kenyans make, and practical tips on … Read more