How Inflation Affects Savings and Investments in Kenya

Inflation is perhaps the strongest, but least talked about, force affecting the increase of personal wealth. Inflation is, at its most basic, the rate at which the aggregate of prices…

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Understanding Terminal Value and Why It Dominates Most Discounted Cash Flow Models

Consider the following scenario: You are purchasing a little coffee shop. You hope to make money off it for 5 years, then what happens after year 5? The shop will…

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Stocks vs. Bonds vs. Savings Accounts: A Practical Guide to Matching Your Money With Your Timeline

If you have ever searched for the difference between stocks, bonds, and savings accounts, you have almost certainly been handed a tidy grid explaining that stocks are high risk with…

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Hybrid Cars: The Smartest Financial Choice Driving Kenyan Mobility Today

For years, the only question that was important to Kenyan car buyers was, “how powerful is the engine? Large engines were a sign of status, speed and respect. With the…

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EPRA Ends Kenya Power Monopoly: What It Means for Kenya’s Electricity Market

Photo Taken by : Denis Ngai, Pixel.com The electricity sector is undergoing a major transformation in Kenya, with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) implementing new regulations. The new framework…

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What Aliko Dangote’s Proposed Refinery in Kenya Could Mean for the Economy and Household Finances

The announcement by billionaire Aliko Dangote that he plans to construct a multi-billion-dollar oil refinery in Kenya has generated positive responses in Kenya. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s plans to build…

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Financial Mistakes Most Kenyans Make in Their 20s

As you’re in your 20s, financial choices may seem insignificant and unimportant but they subtly influence the rest of your financial life. It is easy to get into the bad…

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