Moolah Explainers

September 9, 2026

What it takes to organise a marathon

Running a marathon may take you a few hours, but it takes organisers months of prep and hundreds of thousands of shillings, if not millions.

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Too many malls, Too few tenants: Why there’s a glut of malls and commercial space in Nairobi

Retail space exceeds business demand, with about 3.6 million square feet vacant in Nairobi and anoth...

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How seasonal pricing in Kenyan supermarkets is done

Everyone loves a good deal, but timing can make all the difference. Understanding how seasonal prici...

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What is your net worth?

Net worth is one of the easiest ways to measure your financial health. And no, it isn't your salary ...

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How auto-invest can help you build wealth one shilling at a time

Auto investing is the process of setting up automated investments, allowing you to put something asi...

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Bei ni poa, lakini ulioshwa: The impact of counterfeit goods

Fake items usually lack durability due to their short lifespan. The hidden costs come in the form of...

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What really happens to your money after you deposit it in a bank?

Your bank puts most of your money to work. It uses a significant portion of deposits to generate inc...

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How proposed cuts to PAYE affect your payslip

The KBA’s proposals, if adopted, would see a uniform 5 per cent reduction in PAYE across all incom...

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Niskumie Kakitu: Here are practical ways to avoid black tax

For many Africans, black tax is more than just a financial obligation. It is rooted in culture, comm...

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Understanding the Finance Bill 2026

The Finance Bill 2026 seems designed to create a broader, stricter, and more aggressive tax system. ...

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Here’s what you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026’s new rules

These changes represent one of the most significant efforts in recent years to make football faster,...

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What you need to know about corporate bonds

Corporate bonds are simply a loan from the public to a company. You lend your money to a company, wh...

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Kids can cook Kitchen: Young chefs trading screen time for chopping boards

The kitchen is not an adult's only space, well, not at Kids Can Cook Kitchen, where tiny hands are b...

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