Category: Money and Banking
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Best Banks in Kenya for Small Businesses
Finding the best bank in Kenya for your business is critical. Your bank is the centre of all your finance: from accounting to tax compliance, to payroll and general efficiency. Selecting a bank that works as a partner gives you the freedom to focus on the important issues of your business. Pick the wrong bank,…
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Bitcoin in Kenya: A Beginners Guide to Investing in 2021
Bitcoin in Kenya is still relatively unknown. Most people know Bitcoin exists and that it’s some form of digital currency. But to many, Bitcoin sounds like an elaborate scam that’s just waiting to implode. Well, in this article we will dig into the subject, and hopefully, after you see how it works, you’ll realise it…
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15+ Best Apps for Living in Kenya
There are probably millions of desktop and mobile apps in Kenya that claim to serve every possible need. But which ones are the best for people living in the country for the first time? I’ve taken a look at my phone and laptop, and picked the 16 most essential apps I use every day for…
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Nairobi Cost of Living
Learning the cost of living in Nairobi is vital for anyone moving here. Kenya’s capital is a surprisingly expensive city, and if you don’t know the true cost of certain expenses, you can easily get ripped off. Since 2019, I’ve been tracking my living expenses in Nairobi every month to see where my money is…
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M-Pesa | The Ultimate Guide for 2022
M-Pesa is the biggest technological innovation to come out of Kenya. For a long time now, it has been the world leader in mobile money transfer. It’s a very simple yet important platform. You don’t need the internet to transact with M-Pesa. Even the most basic phone has full access to M-Pesa. All it needs…
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Banking in Kenya – A Beginner’s Guide for 2022
Banking in Kenya is an incredibly personal thing. Your choice of bank is important to your livelihood. If you’re into real estate, you’ll choose a bank with good mortgages. If you invest in financial markets, you’ll want a bank that has services specific to this. After interviewing a few friends, we discovered that their choice…
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PayPal in Kenya | A Step-By-Step Guide for 2022
PayPal is probably the most popular way to send and receive money online in Kenya. Every day, it’s used by thousands of people to top up their M-Pesa, receive cash from overseas, and make online purchases. But, in 2022, is PayPal still the #1 solution? We don’t think so. PayPal is expensive and outdated, with…
