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ETFs explained: One investment, many assets
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Investing often means spreading your money across different assets to reduce risk. But buying multiple stocks, bonds or commodities can be costly and ...
Should I sell my bond now that prices are high?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As interest rates continue to fall, bond prices have risen, opening a window for investors to take profits. But is this the right time to sell?Christi...
Your Q1 investing scorecard: Gulf war, rate cuts and NSE grit
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first quarter of 2026 opened with a fresh external shock following the US-Israel war on Iran, adding to global market uncertainty.Despite this, th...
The dividend play: How to make money from rising payouts
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dividends are becoming a central pillar of wealth creation, beyond share price gains. As listed firms, particularly banks, ramp up shareholder payouts...
Inside the KPC IPO: What investors learnt
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The initial buzz around the Kenya Pipeline Company's (KPC) initial public offer has faded, and the stock is now officially trading on the Nairobi Secu...
Trading vs buy-and-hold: Where are investors leaving money?
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually make money trading stocks or is buy-and-hold still the safest bet?For years, investors have been told to stick to long-term strategie...
Beyond the money market: Is the pivot to special funds worth the risk?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As plummeting interest rates erode the appeal of "vanilla" assets like money market funds, investors are aggressively pivoting toward Special Funds in...
The golden hedge: Navigating global volatility from the NSE
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As geopolitics fuels market uncertainty, investors are turning to gold and silver as safe-haven assets. In this episode, Tito Namu of Absa Securities ...
Bitcoin's latest crash: correction or death spiral?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is facing its most brutal credibility test yet. Prices have dropped by nearly half from the all-time high...
How shares trading was built on M-Pesa
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo Capital founder and chairman Eric Ruenji reflects on the first two years leading up to the launch of shares trading on the mobil...
Rating KPC's IPO: Is the Sh9 Share price a good deal for you?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After an 11-year listing drought on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is finally breaking the ice. Its initial public ...
Why banks are racing for affluent clients
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial banks are aggressively pursuing affluent investors, using their cross-market expertise to position themselves as wealth managers, not just ...
Make Money in 2026: How to navigate risk and unlock next year's top returns
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The year is coming to an end, but the market never rests. As the season wraps up, we turn our attention to the one question every serious investor is ...
The 2025 investment scorecard: Where did Kenyan investors win?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As 2025 wraps up, Make Money takes a look at the wins of the year. We break down the top-performing asset classes and sectors and analyse the macroeco...
Black November: How to find investment bargains
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
November is synonymous with deep discounts, but the savings aren't just limited to electronics, appliances and groceries. For savvy investors, the 'Bl...
Bubble or Boom? Decoding the AI-fueled market frenzy
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The global market rally, largely fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is showing classic signs of exuberance and over-valuation. Can this momentum ...
Can AI replace your financial advisor?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, boosting productivity while threatening to make some jobs obsolete. In this episode, we explo...
Stocks 101: Your guide to open a CDS account and making your first trade
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Local stocks have emerged as the top-returning asset class of 2025 by a significant margin (an accounting mile), reigniting massive retail investor in...
NSE rally: Is it too late to invest?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has recorded back-to-back gains of more than 30 percent in 2024 and again so far in 2025, buoying investor confidence ...
The financial supermarket: Can your bank do it all?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Customers are no longer just looking for loans and savings anymore; they demand a one-stop shop for all their financial needs. This puts commercial ba...
The hidden cost of investing: How to stop fees from eating your returns
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all chase high returns, but what about the costs? Investment fees, commissions, and charges can quietly erode your gains. What's a reasonable cost ...
The bonds ladder: How to get a monthly pay cheque
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know government bonds can give you a pay cheque every month? While the Treasury papers typically pay out interest just twice a year, smart inv...
The low-interest playbook: Where to invest your money now
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The windfall returns of 2024 from Treasury bills, government bonds, and money market funds appears to have ended. With yields drifting lower, investor...
Why more Kenyans are taking their money offshore
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From being primarily consumers of global goods and services, Kenyans are increasingly seeking a stake in international capital markets. Ndovu Wealth M...
How we grew MMFs to Sh600 billion
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fund Managers Association chief executive officer Fred Mburu introduced the first Money Market Fund to Kenya back in 2003, 22 years later, MMFs which ...
Can I still make money from the stock market?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disenfranchised and bruised by a decade with little to no listings and falling share prices, many investors have chosen to stay out of the NSE and do ...
Hacking home ownership
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Your home will likely be the most valuable asset held over a lifetime. Steep land and property prices have however turned home ownership ...
Business Lessons from Willy Kimani
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jaza Retail Founder Willy Kimani details his journey jumping the ship from working for nationwide retailers Uchumi, Tuskys & Naivas to creating hi...
Why Kenyans are pivoting to business
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shrinking formal jobs and the desire for personal freedoms has pushed more Kenyans into starting their own businesses. More Kenyans are now founding t...
The place of insurance
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfred Mathu, a lifelong financial advisor, discusses the place of insurance in investing including whether insurance equals investing and why insu...
Is your money safe in Saccos?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over seven million Kenyans have placed their trust in the Sacco movement relying on it for savings and credit. The Kuscco scandal has however shocked ...
Is the MMF party over?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Returns from unit trusts popularly known as MMFs have fallen over the last six months, testing the appeal of the asset class. But will investors stay ...
From Dreams to Wealth: Stanbic's Strategy for Success
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you ensure that the wealth you create outlasts your lifetime? Head of Affluent Banking at Stanbic Bank Kenya, Doreen Ratemo discusses wealth m...
Kenya's Mobile Telephony Market
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Samsung Galaxy AI is setting the trend with the new Galaxy S25! Dive into our exclusive interview to explore the future of AI technology ...
Earnings season
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
March presents the opportunity for NSE stocks owners to reap big from expected higher earnings in key sectors such as banking and enhanced dividends. ...
Infrastructure bonds unleashed
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Capital A Investment Bank Senior Research Analyst Ronny Chokaa discusses the allure of infrastructure bonds (highest returns, zero taxes) in detail ah...
Building the future: Transforming Africa's construction industry with DEWALT's cutting edge technologies
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Africa's construction industry is on the rise, yet challenges like skilled labor shortages, safety risks, and low electrification continue to hold it ...
What music teaches us about money
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Alikiba's Mac Muga to Jay Z's Story of O.J. music has proven to go beyond just entertainment to dissertations on money and wealth creation. This ...
Green Banking: Absa's Vision for a Sustainable Future
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Make Money podcast, Zeynab Wandati, Nation Media Group's Sustainability Editor, engages in an insightful conversation w...
Trading 101
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The allure of minting millions from currency and commodities trading has been irresistible for most even as colossal pitfalls persist including accoun...
Should I keep my money in the bank?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Banks have swam in billions by paying little to nothing for customer deposits. An increasingly savvy consumer has however threatened to ditch the lend...
Hacking home ownership
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Your home will likely be the most valuable asset held over a lifetime. Steep land and property prices have however turned home ownership ...
How time influences your investments
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Left alone, invested cash will grow in leap and bounds as compounding works its magic. However, many lack the patience, losing out on the gains of jus...
Does it still make sense to buy dollars ?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kenyan shilling has shed its lack-lustre display from last year, to record gains against the US dollar and other major world currencies. As the sh...
Can I still make money from the stock market?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disenfranchised and bruised by a decade with little to no listings and falling share prices, many investors have chosen to stay out of the NSE and do ...
When interest rates fall
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sweet returns on MMFs, bonds and fixed deposits have reached their peaks as interest rates move lower. IC Asset Managers Economist Churchill Ogutu...
MMFs: Who really needs a fund manager?
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Money market funds (MMFs) and other unit trusts are booming, with over 1.2 million Kenyans investing and more than Sh254 billion in assets under manag...
Government bonds: Risk-free or low risk?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are government securities truly risk free? Nearly Sh800 billion of Kenya's Sh5.5 trillion government domestic debt is held by individual investors. Wi...
What would you do if you had Sh500,000?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pursue a postgraduate degree? Start a business? Invest? Juggling unlimited needs and goals with limited resources creates a challenging dilemma, where...
Buy now, Pay later-The A to Z of consumer credit
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Make Money podcast, we delve into the pros and cons of consumer credit through the lens of the Buy Now Pay Later movement. We discu...
Make your networks shape your net worth
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Personal wealth is not just about your bulging bank accounts and a portfolio of assets held. Your networks make not only for new currency but also you...
Better Together: The Power of Group Investing
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. As the African saying goes, walking the investment journey in a fraternity pays ...
Career driven
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jobs will more often than not be definitive enablers to individuals financial outcomes and goals. However, navigating careers isn't a straight line; t...
Loan and Behold: The art and science of borrowing
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bank credit, while crucially important for economic activity and growth in the private sector, has often been shunned, with many choosing to avoid it ...
Maximizing Your Side Hustles
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a secondary income has proved to be a hedge against reducing disposable income and lower net pay as inflation and increased salary deductions ...
Where to make money in 2024
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitical risks, external shocks and domestic concerns will continue defining the investment landscape in 2024.However, pockets of opportunities re...
Making money work for you
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'If you can't measure it you can't manage it'. Building healthy money habits will often means you dictate where your money goes and not let the money ...
Redefining money goals
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the dawn of 2024 unfolds, it's time to reshape your financial story! Join us on Make Money Season 2! Make Money podcast isn't just about numbers; i...
How Ken's wife's wake-up call led him to make money
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where financial struggles are all too common, everyone wants to make more money. The Monyonchos are no different. Ken Monyoncho's wife chal...
Investor's Edge - Saccos
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Initially conceived as a savings and loans vehicle, Saccos - Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations - have transformed how people save, borrow, ...
Kenya's black gold
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interest in land and properties investment is as old as the hills. With countless property advertisements on radio, television, newspapers and billboa...
Going offshore – cast your bread in many waters
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return," so says the writer of Ecclesiastes 11:1.Investment opportunities are not l...
Taking stock of the market
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Nairobi Securities Exchange boasts of over 60 listed companies in 12 sectors including banking, manufacturing, investment and commercial services....
A cheque from government
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the ins and outs of lending the government? What are the benefits of investing in government bonds and securities, and the potential risks in...
Baby Steps… Little is more
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you put your money in a pooled fund or considered it but are unsure if it is the right choice? Collective investment schemes have become one of t...
Myths about investing
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many myths and misconceptions on investing that prevent people from getting started or making smart decisions. But fear not!In our second ep...
Financial Fitness: Walking before you can run
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the debut episode of the Make Money podcast, Abojani Investments CEO and Co-Founder Robert Ochieng is our personal finance fitness coach who walks ...