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No Degree, No Agro Shop Business

A bill before parliament proposes drastic changes in how players in the agriculture sector operate including who can sell farm inputs. Plus, the impact of high interest rates, NEMA's ban on plastic garbage bags and Treasury must raise Ksh1.5 trillion in 3 months!

Sheila Andoi, +2

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Apr 20, 2024

Govt Employees Earn 40% in Allowances

SRC data show that for every Ksh1,000 that a public servant earned, Ksh400 was in the form of allowances. These allowances are classified into remunerative and facilitative categories.

Sheila Andoi, +2

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Apr 18, 2024

5 Reality Checks Before Starting a Side Hustle

With stagnating incomes and the rising cost of living, the appeal of a side hustle is understandable. Yet, without proper planning, a side gig can quickly turn into a financial disaster.

Farida Gatwiri

No Degree, No Agro Shop Business

Sheila Andoi, +2

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Apr 20, 2024

Govt Employees Earn 40% in Allowances

SRC data show that for every Ksh1,000 that a public servant earned, Ksh400 was in the form of allowances. These allowances are classified into remunerative and facilitative categories.

Sheila Andoi, +2

💪 Wallet Wellness💪 Wallet Wellness

Apr 18, 2024

5 Reality Checks Before Starting a Side Hustle

With stagnating incomes and the rising cost of living, the appeal of a side hustle is understandable. Yet, without proper planning, a side gig can quickly turn into a financial disaster.

Farida Gatwiri

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Apr 12, 2024

Coast Not Clear Yet for Housing Levy

Senator Okiya Omtatah and counterparts are back in court to stop levy collection on new grounds, stamp duty rises 100% in 83 municipalities, Govt to start tracking gas cylinders and money tips for the week.

Sheila Andoi, +2

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Apr 10, 2024

6 Psychological Tricks Scammers Use

Scammers are masters of manipulation, using our deepest desires and emotions to deceive and defraud us. Often, victims find out when it is too late.

Farida Gatwiri

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Apr 05, 2024

What Next After eTIMS Deadline?

Business disruption, reverse invoicing, loss of tax-deductible expenses and hefty fines to follow. Plus the shilling gains, inflation drops, but commodity prices stay high.

Eric Ndubi, +1

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Apr 03, 2024

The 5 Money Personality Types 😎

Which one are you? Knowing your money personality is a big step in gaining a foothold over your finances. Each has it's own strengths and weaknesses.

Farida Gatwiri

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Mar 29, 2024

How Kenyan Banks Performed in 2023: Highlights

Plus four banks gave dividends, the NSE becomes the world's best-performing stock market in 2024, parastatals ordered to slash costs and money tips for the weekend.

Eric Ndubi, +1

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Mar 27, 2024

Coping With Job Loss: Top Tips 💼

You wake up one morning to the dreaded news of a redundancy notice. In 30 days, you’ll be out of a job! What are your next steps?

Farida Gatwiri

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Mar 22, 2024

Issues With KRA's New Tax Order: eTIMS

Plus Ruto's affordable housing project faces new hurdle, despair for Kenyan graduates seeking jobs, content creators to earn from Meta and personal finance tips for the week.

Sheila Andoi, +2

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Mar 20, 2024

How to Spot a Scam: 11 Red Flags

From pressure to act quickly, unsolicited contact, unprofessional communication, the impersonation of trusted brands and emotional manipulation, we discuss the tell-tale signs of common scams in Kenya.

Farida Gatwiri

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Mar 15, 2024

Property Taxes to Rise 500%

Plus Senate passes Affordable Housing Bill with hefty penalty, liquor crackdown hits manufacturers hard, Shilling hits 8-month high against USD and money tips for the week.

Sheila Andoi, +2

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