Money Tips for Kenyans

The CBK's Digital Credit Provider licence changed what is legal in Kenya's mobile lending industry. Here is what the regulations require and how they protect borrowers.

Paying daily rent on a boda boda you'll never own is a dead end. Here's how Kenyan riders are using loans to break out of the rental cycle …

For Kenya's growing class of gig workers and freelancers, a better phone isn't a luxury — it's a productivity tool that can pay for itself many times over.

Most riders budget for the monthly loan installment — but forget about the dozen other costs that quietly drain their earnings. Here's the full picture before you buy.

Fuliza and Tala are both popular credit tools in Kenya but they serve completely different needs and cost very differently. Here is when to use each — and …

Fuliza and mobile loan apps both offer quick cash, but they work very differently. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose the right option for your situation.

Fuliza lets you complete M-Pesa transactions even when you don't have enough balance. But its daily fees can spiral into serious debt surprisingly fast. Here's the full picture.

Fuliza sounds simple — but the daily charges can add up faster than you expect. Here's exactly how Fuliza charges work and when switching to a fixed loan …

How one Nairobi boda boda rider went from renting someone else's motorcycle every day to owning his own bike — and what he learned along the way.

Kisumu residents have a wide range of financial tools available — from SACCOs to mobile loans. Here's how to navigate them and choose what's right for your situation.

Your 20s are the most powerful decade for building wealth. Here are the financial goals every young Kenyan should set — and practical steps to actually hit them.

If you're in rural Kenya considering a phone on loan, the choice between a feature phone and a smartphone has real financial consequences. Here's how to think through …