𝐀𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐌𝐅𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬? [𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈-𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐬] Income Real Estate Investment Trusts (I-REITs) are redefining the real estate industry in Kenya, making it easy for ordinary Kenyans to own and earn from real estate. A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a regulated collective investment vehicle that owns, operates, and invests in a real estate asset by pooling funds from a group of investors. These properties can include commercial buildings, residential apartments, industrial facilities, and other real estate assets. Here is what to know: #MoneyManagement #Money254 #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #Fyp #fyp #financialliteracy #foryourpag #money254 #moneytips

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐊𝐬𝐡𝟔 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧, 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐲 The Kenyan government plans to write off Ksh6 billion in defaulted Hustler Fund loans, while seeking an additional Ksh5 billion to support new borrowers. his move follows the failure of approximately 10 million Kenyans to repay loans taken since 2022. Despite this, officials highlight that 9 million borrowers have repaid their loans and are eligible for higher credit limits. The Ministry is also considering legal changes to enable stricter loan recovery measures. The Hustler Fund, launched in 2022, has disbursed Ksh65.7 billion to date, with repayments totaling Ksh53.2 billion. #MoneyNews #FinancialNews #Money254 #MoneyManagement #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #fyp #Fyp #Insights

𝐊𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚, 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Beginning July 1 this 2025, some second-hand vehicle importers will pay less duty after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) launches the new Transaction Value System for calculating import duty. The new system is a departure from the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) model currently being used, which has raised concerns in some quarters for imposing higher duties on certain vehicle dealers. #MoneyNews #Money254 #FinancialNews #MoneyManagement #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #Fyp #fyp

𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 An internal investigation has uncovered questionable cash inflows into employees' bank and mobile money accounts — with some unable to explain the sources. This comes just months after a Ksh1.5 billion fraud case involving insiders rocked the bank. Here’s what’s happening: #MoneyNews #Equity #Fraud #Money254 #FinancialNews #MoneyManagement #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #Fyp #fyp

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐰, 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 Nairobi County has proposed new 2025 regulations to cut matatu numbers on select routes, control fares, and enforce cashless payments. Operators will need new five-year permits, submit fare schedules, and use only gazetted terminals. Matatus must limit stage time to 40 minutes and avoid undesignated stops, with violations attracting fines up to Ksh100,000. The plan follows a pilot of scheduled, fixed-fare buses by NaMATA. We have written about this, and more news that affect your money. Click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #fyppp #money #financialliteracy #budget #savingmoney #fypp #investing #fyp #fyppppp #moneymanagement #budgetingtips #moneytips #fypシ゚ #news

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 Where do wealthy Kenyans invest? Let's break down investments made by Kenyans who have a network above Ksh128 million (USD 1 million) accordind to a recent report. #Money254 #PersonalFinance #MoneyManagement #Insights #FinancialLiteracy

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 In this video, we break down and compare the average prices of different houses in Nairobi estates, Kajiado, Machakos, and Kiambu counties as detailed in the recently released 2025 Economic Survey report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). #Money254 #PersonalFinance #MoneyManagement #Insights #FinancialLiteracy #Fyp #fyp #foryourpag

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐌𝐅𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 - 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Money Market Funds (MMFs) have become a popular investment choice for many Kenyans, offering competitive returns and easy access to funds. Recently, however, returns from MMFs have been dipping — largely due to declining Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rates, which significantly influence MMF performance. Despite the general downward trend, some MMFs have managed to outperform others in terms of net returns. Here are the top-performing MMFs based on their April net returns. We have written more on this, and all you need to know about MMFs. Click the link on bio to read more. #money254 #trendingvideo #fyppp #money #financialliteracy #budget #savingmoney #fypp #investing #fyp #moneymanagement #budgetingtips #moneytips #fyppppp #fypシ゚

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐌𝐅 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 MMFs are some of the most popular investments in Kenya. However, many Kenyans often struggle to understand the difference between the marketed interest rates, which change every day, and the actual net returns. This video breaks down how to calculate the actual returns on your money when investing in an MMF. #Money254 #Money #MMF #Personalfinance #fyp #fypシ゚ #Kenya #kenyantiktok🇰🇪#wealth #investing

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 Teaching kids about money early is key to raising financially responsible adults. Start by helping them understand that things cost money, money is earned, and the difference between needs and wants. Involve them in budgeting, saving, and setting simple financial goals. Use tools like jars or kids’ accounts to make saving fun and practical. Most importantly, lead by example and reward smart money habits. We’ve written about this in detail, and more personal finance tips. Click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #fyppppp #fypシ゚ #moneytips #budgetingtips #moneymanagement #fyp #investing #savingmoney #budget #fypp #financialliteracy

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐌𝐅𝐬, 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 Using the Rule of 72, you can estimate how long it takes to double your investment based on the average return of different passive income options. Money Market Funds and SACCOs, with average returns of 10–12%, take about 6–8 years. Bonds, offering 15–17%, take 4–5 years. Real estate and fixed deposits, yielding 6–8%, take 9–12 years. Higher returns mean faster growth, but each option has its pros and cons depending on your goals. We’ve written about all these investmen t vehicles in detail, and more personal finance content. Click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #fyppppp #fypシ゚ #moneytips #budgetingtips #moneymanagement #fyp #investing #savingmoney #budget #fypp #financialliteracy

𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐓-𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐌𝐌𝐅𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 Returns from investments like MMFs, T-Bills, and government bonds may soon drop following a new Treasury directive. State agencies and parastatals can no longer make competitive bids on government securities—they’ll now accept whatever rate CBK offers. With Ksh360 billion in guaranteed bids from these institutions, CBK won’t need to offer high returns to attract investors, potentially lowering rates for everyone else. This could affect individual investors and institutions, including MMFs and SACCOs, which rely on government securities. We’ve covered this and more news that affect your money. Click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #news #financialliteracy #budget #savingmoney #fypp #investing #fyp #moneymanagement #budgetingtips #moneytips #fyppppp

𝟏𝟎 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The 2025 Economic Survey by KNBS reveals the highest paying jobs in Kenya, with NGO employees (like those at the UN) topping the list at an average of Ksh353,048 per month. Other top earners include those in accommodation and food services (Ksh249,863), private sector transport (Ksh217,737), and financial services (Ksh190,652). Doctors, engineers, and professionals in scientific and technical fields also made the list. We have written about this in detail, and more money news. Click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #fyppppp #fypシ゚ #moneytips #budgetingtips #fyp #moneymanagement #investing #savingmoney #budget #fypp #financialliteracy #news

𝐈 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟓; 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐈𝐭 - 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐄𝐎 #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #fyppppp #fypシ゚ #moneytips #budgetingtips #fyp #moneymanagement #investing #savingmoney #budget #fypp #financialliteracy

𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐬𝐡𝟓,𝟕𝟐𝟎 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢-𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐲 Motorists using the upcoming Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway will pay up to Ksh5,720 in toll fees per trip, with fuel costs pushing the total one-way expense to over Ksh10,000. Construction of the 440km road, set to begin in 2026, will cost Ksh464.9 billion. Despite the high cost, it promises to cut travel time from eight to four hours, offering a major time-saving advantage for travelers and businesses. Money254.co.ke has written more about this—click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #fyppppp #fypシ゚ #moneytips #budgetingtips #fyp #moneymanagement #news #investing #savingmoney #budget #fypp #financialliteracy

𝟏𝟑 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭 A Hass Consult report shows that rent has dropped in 13 Nairobi estates between January and March, with the biggest declines in Muthaiga (4.9%), Nyari (4.7%), and Kilimani (4.6%). Other affected areas include Westlands, Lang’ata, and Gigiri, while satellite towns like Mlolongo and Athi River also saw decreases. The cuts aim to attract tenants as more Kenyans move to affordable satellite towns, and posh areas suffer from reduced demand after USAID-related layoffs. Money254.co.ke has written about this and more—click the link in bio to learn more. #money254 #trendingvideo #money #fyppp #fyppppp #fypシ゚ #moneytips #fyp #budgetingtips #moneymanagement #news