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

How to Save Money in Kenya on a Tight Budget

Happy Kenyan professional celebrating reaching savings goal with Jielewe app.

Saving money is never easy, and in Kenya, where the cost of living keeps rising, it can feel almost impossible—especially if you’re a student, employee, or small business owner living paycheck to paycheck. But the truth is, saving is possible even on a tight budget. All you need is discipline, smart strategies, and the right … Read more