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From being primarily consumers of global goods and services, Kenyans are increasingly seeking a stake in international capital markets. Ndovu Wealth Management Co-Founder and CEO Radhika Bhachu explains the growing appetite for offshore investments and how fund managers are adapting to this shift.

Fund Managers Association chief executive officer Fred Mburu introduced the first Money Market Fund to Kenya back in 2003, 22 years later, MMFs which are part of collective investment schemes have nearly Sh600 billion assets. The industry pioneer reflects on what it has taken to grow the asset class and looks forward to the future

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 not regard the stock market as a place to make money, but can one still make a return? Standard Investment Bank (SIB) Snr. Research Associate Wesley Manambo takes on the dilemma.

Description: Your home will likely be the most valuable asset held over a lifetime. Steep land and property prices have however turned home ownership to be aspirational rather than a realistic goal. RentScore Africa Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Christabel Ojuok presents affordable home loans as the hack to home ownership.

Jaza Retail Founder Willy Kimani details his journey jumping the ship from working for nationwide retailers Uchumi, Tuskys & Naivas to creating his own retail business. He shares his highs and lows founding and running a business after full-time employment

Shrinking formal jobs and the desire for personal freedoms has pushed more Kenyans into starting their own businesses. More Kenyans are now founding their own businesses while starting an enterprise, ranks as the top financial goal. Tala Kenya General Manager Ann Stella Mumbi offers a deep dive of the entrepreneurial savvy Kenyan on this episode of the Make Money podcast

 Alfred Mathu, a lifelong financial advisor, discusses the place of insurance in investing including whether insurance equals investing and why insurance has traditionally been sold and not bought.

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 the system as Saccos stare at losses in the billions of shillings. This episode looks at the State of the Sacco movement from the lenses of Harambee Sacco chief executive officer Dr. George Ochiri.

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 in or seek alternatives? Etica Capital Co-Founder Kenneth Maina discusses the changing landscape for MMFs and fund managers

How can you ensure that the wealth you create outlasts your lifetime? Head of Affluent Banking at Stanbic Bank Kenya, Doreen Ratemo discusses wealth management including strategies to deploy and common pitfalls​.

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 and how it's redefining the smartphone experience.

March presents the opportunity for NSE stocks owners to reap big from expected higher earnings in key sectors such as banking and enhanced dividends. What's on the cards? Wesley Manambo who completes a hattrick of appearances on the Make Money podcast chats-earnings season.

Capital A Investment Bank Senior Research Analyst Ronny Chokaa discusses the allure of infrastructure bonds (highest returns, zero taxes) in detail ahead of the close of February's IFB auction as Make Money the podcast returns for a fourth season

Africa's construction industry is on the rise, yet challenges like skilled labor shortages, safety risks, and low electrification continue to hold it back. In this episode, Kepha Muiruri sits down with Umair Shahzad, Commercial Director at Stanley Black & Decker, to discuss innovative solutions powering the industry's growth. Discover how DEWALT's cutting-edge technologies are redefining produ...

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 episode brings out some of these lessons alongside guest DJ Kyembo

In this special episode of the Make Money podcast, Zeynab Wandati, Nation Media Group's Sustainability Editor, engages in an insightful conversation with Charles Wokabi, Absa's Head of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs. Together, they unpack Absa's sustainability journey, highlighting the bank's ambitious commitment to planting 10 million trees by 2032, their progress of 700,000 trees planted s...

The allure of minting millions from currency and commodities trading has been irresistible for most even as colossal pitfalls persist including account wipeouts and scams. FX Pesa Research and Market Analyst Rufas Kamau walks through the trading journey separating the wheat from chaff.

Banks have swam in billions by paying little to nothing for customer deposits. An increasingly savvy consumer has however threatened to ditch the lenders and take their money elsewhere begging the question whether one should keep money in the bank. Faida Investment Bank Operations Director Rina Hicks looks at the pros and cons of banking your cash.

Description: Your home will likely be the most valuable asset held over a lifetime. Steep land and property prices have however turned home ownership to be aspirational rather than a realistic goal. RentScore Africa Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Christabel Ojuok presents affordable home loans as the hack to home ownership.

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 just staying at bay. Purity Wanjiru, Research Analyst-Financial Markets & Investments at Abojani Investments discussed the psychology of patience in investing and the power of compound interest

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 shilling becomes 'great again' is there a case for buying/investing in dollars? Senior Portfolio Manager at Jubilee Asset Management Limited Cliff Bakashaba probes.

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 not regard the stock market as a place to make money, but can one still make a return? Standard Investment Bank (SIB) Snr. Research Associate Wesley Manambo takes on the dilemma.

The sweet returns on MMFs, bonds and fixed deposits have reached their peaks as interest rates move lower. IC Asset Managers Economist Churchill Ogutu discusses what a lower return means for your investment and how to navigate falling interest rates

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 management. But what makes these pooled investments like these so attractive? Investment advisor Belinda Kiplimo breaks it down—exploring how unit trusts work and the role of fund managers.

Are government securities truly risk free? Nearly Sh800 billion of Kenya's Sh5.5 trillion government domestic debt is held by individual investors. With such significant exposure, concerns about a potential government payment default are becoming increasingly relevant. Despite the high returns offered by government bonds—outperforming all other asset classes—are we overlooking the risks? Have we i...