When is the last time you scrutinized and totaled up what you pay in a month for M Pesa transfers, withdrawals, and M Pesa to bank? Usually I do not. When I receive my bank statement, I confirm that all the receipts and payments are in order, and that the fixed monthly fee is as expected. I have never paid M Pesa charges much attention…
Read MoreThere has been a lot of debate about the athletes taxation issue online of late. I have found myself caught up in the debate, especially because my strong opinion is that athletes ought to pay taxes. Yes, there is the risk of double taxation when they earn an income in countries which Kenya does not have double taxation treaties with, but this risk applies to…
Read MoreIn America, and much of the world, money is the yardstick by which all things are measured. The familiar rejoinder “if you’re so smart how come you’re not rich” says it all. Even intelligence can be questioned if one’s bank account isn’t sufficiently large. Until we realize that money and wealth, at their best, are just a measure of how well you accumulate money and…
Read MoreA number of people I interact with do not understand my passion for running. Saying I am not any good at running is a gross understatement; I am a terrible runner! I was never a sporty person at school ( I played badminton for 2 years 😀 ). I did not exercise at all in my early and mid twenties, and only started running seriously…
Read MoreThis is a continuation of a series on how to holiday in Kenya and around the world for cheap. Read part 1 of the series. 1. Holiday with a partner or in a group: Accommodation and sometimes food is much cheaper when you are two. Instead of traveling alone, do it with a friend, lover, a travel partner or a relative. If you are the kind…
Read MoreMy friend shared this article from Quora, and I thought to share it on here: Distribution of Wealth: Why can’t the poor be handed out lots of money to make them rich? Because money is not wealth. This is a fundamental misunderstanding that many people have about money, and in fact probably stands at the center of why some people are good at making money…
Read MoreInstead of live tweeting, I took notes of Christine Lagarde’s speech at Mindspeak this afternoon at The Intercontinental. It was such an honour to hear her speak, I am a big fan. I blogged the highlight of her speech both for you my readers but for my record. 1. Complete fiscal devolution. This will bolster social cohesion and increase accountability over public funds. But must…
Read MoreIt is a well known fact that holidaying in Kenya is very expensive, and a holiday a year is out of reach for most people here. Nairobi is known for its expensive hotels, and most of the holiday offerings are for the very rich. In a city like Bangkok, you will pay Kshs 7,000 a night in a 4-star hotel, whose equivalent costs twice or…
Read MoreAs I said in the previous post, things have changed. Unlike our parents who got babies in their early 20s then pursued their careers, we are getting children at a later age, and at the same time we are getting into senior management positions much younger than our mothers. The average 30-35 year old lady in middle management probably has very young children or hasn’t had…
Read MoreMotherhood and career is a controversial “holy ground” topic we like to avoid, because opinions are strong and often emotional. However, after discussing the issue on Twitter with a few people, I thought to share my views on this, and the advice I would give as a mentor in matters career and motherhood. As is always the case with controversial topics, a couple of disclaimers:…
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