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Kenyan Personal Finance.

Practical, localized articles on tracking cashflow, escaping digital micro-debt traps, and managing merchant finances in the modern Kenyan ecosystem.

Debt Management5 min read

Escaping the Digital Loan Trap (M-Shwari, Fuliza, Tala)

Digital lenders make borrowing trivial, but compound rates can trap your monthly cashflow. Learn how to structure payments to escape the trap.

Debt Management3 min read

Tracking Friend Debts (IOUs) without Ruining Relationships

Lending money to family and friends is common, but tracking repayments can be awkward. Here is how to manage IOUs professionally.

Micro-merchants4 min read

Pochi la Biashara vs. Till Number Bookkeeping for Merchants

Understanding the financial differences between Pochi accounts and Till Numbers for bookkeeping, fees, and credit scores.

Budgeting6 min read

Adapting the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule to Kenyan Incomes

Traditional budgeting assumes stable monthly salaries. Here is how to adapt the 50/30/20 framework for fluctuating incomes and local realities.

Financial Runway4 min read

Understanding Your Burn Rate & Calculating Cash Runway

Can you tell exactly how long your current bank balance will last if you stop working? Learn how to calculate your cash runway.