As I write this post, we are 21 days away from the start of the new year. Whether you are for, or strongly against new year resolutions, psychologists make a good case for fresh starts, and the new year is one of “temporal landmarks” that we can use to improve our lives. I also bet that whether you believe in resolutions or not, with the…
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It has been a minute guys. I took a break to finish my Masters coursework, after which I changed jobs, then COVID-19 happened. This year has been a lot. I have really debated whether to keep writing about money this year. This is because so much has changed. We have been gung-ho about our finances for the last couple of years, growing together, saving together,…
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Are you a female entrepreneur facing challenges raising funds in the male-dominated tech sector, and looking for an opportunity to grow and scale your business? Do you desire training, ecosystem support, resources, a dedicated business coach, and access to industry leaders? Would you like to connect with other female founders in the tech ecosystem, share learnings and experiences, and expand your Pan-African networks? Are you…
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Other than first time visitors who can learn about it here, every one of my log readers knows about the #52WeekChallenge. We are in August, week 32 and this week’s update is exciting. Zahra (awowoderia on Twitter) has been updating me about her savings all year, then a few weeks ago she hit me with great news. She broke her M-Shwari bank and used the…
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On the 9th of July, the Kenya Gazette Supplement Number 113, announced the amendment of the Insurance Act. What does this mean? It means that insurance intermediaries such as brokers and agents are no longer authorized to collect premiums on behalf of insurance companies. This means that your premium payments should go directly to the insurance company that you are buying insurance from. This move…
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Are you a social entrepreneur, social intrapreneur or organizational builder? Are you passionate about doing what is right and making the world a better place? If you answered yes to these two questions, then consider signing up for the Acumen East Africa fellowship. It is a transformational 1-year program that connects and empowers people to create change in their organisations. I have been privileged to…
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How are your 2019 money goals so far? We are in Week 28 of the #52WeekChallenge take time to save some money this week.If you are yet to join, here is how to start the #52WeekChallenge today! It is common knowledge that raising a child is hard. I knew this when I became a mother seven years ago. What I did not know, is how crippling…
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How are your 2019 money goals so far? We are in Week 23 of the #52WeekChallenge and since it is the end of the month, this is the right week to catch up if you have fallen behind. June is also perfect to renew your new year resolutions, if you had resolved to save some money this year and have done nothing about it. Here…
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As I type this post, I am stuck on one spot along Langata Road, where I have been for the last 30 minutes. Matatus are on strike, and as expected, there is a lot of traffic. I suppose this is because even people who do not drive daily drove to work this morning. Do not worry, I am not writing as I drive, someone else…
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As I write this, Kenyan companies are celebrating Customer Service Week. I am not yet clued in on the activities of the week, but early this morning, an ISP with whom I constantly fight because of poor service sent me a cheery text: “Dear Customer. We salute you for your loyalty and valuable feedback. Happy CS Week 2018! Thank you for choosing {insert name here}….
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