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Beginner-friendly investing guides for Kenyans. Learn how to invest in stocks, government bonds, real estate, and digital assets with step-by-step strategies.
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A house in Tanzania costs roughly TZS 800,000-1.6 million per square metre to build in 2026. See current cement, steel prices and Dar vs upcountry costs.
4 Nov 2026 · 10 min read
Opening a stokvel account in South Africa needs signatories, a constitution and ID copies. Compare Absa, Standard Bank and FNB requirements and fees.
4 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
You can't trade directly on the Nigerian Exchange. Here's how to open a broker and CSCS account, what NGX actually charges, and mistakes to avoid in 2026.
3 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
You can buy JSE shares yourself through an app like EasyEquities for about 0.63% in total fees, starting from R5, with no stockbroker required.
1 Nov 2026 · 10 min read
A land search on Ardhisasa costs KES 1,000 and shows who owns a plot and any charges on it. How to run the search, and spot a fake title deed.
30 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
A full comparison of Ghana's biggest unit trusts and mutual funds: real September 2026 returns, fees and minimums, plus how to start investing from GH₵50.
30 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Buy Malawi treasury bills from MK10,000 with an RBM bid form via your bank. Latest rates (16% for 364 days), returns after 20% tax, and NOCOB bids.
28 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Buy Zambian treasury bills from K1,000 on the Bank of Zambia Investor Portal. Latest rates (10% for 364 days), returns after 15% tax, and how to bid.
28 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Building a house in Kenya costs KES 25,000 to 95,000 per square metre in 2026, depending on finish and location. See the full rate table and budget your plan.
28 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
You can start a unit trust in South Africa for R500 a month, or no minimum at all on some platforms. See what it costs, how it's taxed and how to choose one.
28 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
What a bedsitter or one-bedroom rental unit costs to build in Kenya in 2026, typical rent by area, KRA rental income tax and a payback-period table.
27 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
See how a South African retirement annuity cuts your tax bill, when you can access it, and how to compare providers on real cost instead of marketing.
25 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Buy Treasury bills or bonds in Uganda from UGX 100,000 through a primary dealer bank. Here's the step-by-step process, current rates and the tax you'll pay.
23 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
DSE shares need a CDS account with a licensed broker and cost up to 2.3768% in fees. Here is how to open one, place an order and what tax you will pay.
23 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Buy Tanzania Treasury bonds from TZS 1 million through Bank of Tanzania auctions: current coupon rates, tax rules and CDS account steps, checked October 2026.
20 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
What a bill of quantities for a typical 3-bedroom bungalow in Kenya covers: the share of the budget each building phase takes, every material on the list, and how to get the exact quantities for your plan.
20 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
A mid-market 3-bedroom house costs GH₵500,000-720,000 to build in Ghana in 2026, excluding land - the real cost in Accra, Kumasi and beyond.
20 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Verify a Nigerian land title before you pay: run a ₦3,750 Lagos Lands Bureau search or AGIS check, confirm Governor's Consent, and spot a fake C of O.
18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Building a 3-bedroom house in Uganda costs UGX 90-150 million in 2026, plus land. See real material prices, tax changes and how to cut costs.
17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
What a 3-bedroom house really costs to build in Nigeria in 2026: per-square-metre rates for Lagos, Abuja and other cities, plus what most estimates leave out.
16 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
CIC's money market fund returned 12.47% over the past year to July 2026, beating Etica, Cytonn and Jubilee. Compare 8 Kenyan funds by return, minimum and fees.
16 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Cornerstone pays 15.13% and GenAfrica 14.24% on their Uganda unit trusts, per CMA data for 30 September 2026. Compare all 9 licensed funds and rates.
15 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Coronation leads Nigeria's money market funds at 21% YTD, but CBN's September rate cut means yields are falling. Compare 10 funds, minimums and how to invest.
13 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Register a SACCO in Uganda with 30 members and about UGX 65,000 in MTIC fees, then get your UMRA licence before you take savings. Checked October 2026.
11 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
UTT AMIS lets you invest in Tanzania's unit trusts from TZS 5,000 via M-Pesa or Airtel Money. Minimums, returns and account steps, checked October 2026.
11 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
You can buy Ghana Treasury bills from GH₵5 on Ecobank's mobile money service, and the interest is tax-free. See October 2026 rates and how to buy.
11 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Your bank can buy Nigerian Treasury bills for you from ₦100,000, far below the CBN auction minimum. See October 2026 rates, tax and whether they still beat inflation.
10 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
South Africa's TFSA annual limit is R46,000 since March 2026. EasyEquities beats SatrixNOW on ongoing fees. Here's where to open the cheapest one.
7 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
SARS declines two-pot withdrawals over an unfiled return, mismatched details or unpaid tax debt. Here's how to fix it, plus the tax due on what's left.
4 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Transferring a title deed in Kenya costs 2-4% stamp duty plus registry and legal fees. Full cost breakdown and steps, checked September 2026.
27 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
A 2-bedroom house in Kenya costs roughly KES 1.75m-3.15m to build rurally and KES 3.5m-5.85m in cities in 2026, plus mabati options from KES 500,000.
26 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
A 3-bedroom house in Kenya costs roughly KES 2.3m-4.2m to build rurally and KES 4.5m-9.5m in cities in 2026. Full per-sqm and stage-by-stage cost breakdown.
25 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
Ghana's bond market has reopened after the 2023 debt exchange. Here's how to invest in 2026, current T-bill and bond rates, and the risks to know.
18 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
The best investment opportunities in Uganda for small and medium investors in 2026: real returns, minimum amounts, and risks for T-bills, SACCOs and more.
18 Sept 2025 · 12 min read
Discover profitable things to do with idle land in Kenya. Learn how to make money with trees, fruits, rentals, bees, and more profitable ventures.
11 Sept 2025 · 7 min read
Should you buy land or a car in Kenya? Discover the pros, cons, and final verdict for this common debate among freelancers and working-class Kenyans.
6 Sept 2025 · 6 min read
Poultry, fish, honey and avocados are making real money for young farmers in Africa right now. Here are eight ideas with real costs and sources, checked October 2026.
1 Sept 2025 · 9 min read
Tower SACCO pays 20% dividends and 13% interest for 2025, the best combined return in Kenya. See the top 5 highest-paying SACCOs and how to pick one.
1 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
A 2026 guide for Kenyans abroad: current land and apartment prices, investing from KES 50,000 in Treasury bonds, and the scams costing buyers millions.
30 Aug 2025 · 11 min read
Buy Treasury bills in Kenya through DhowCSD: minimum KES 50,000, pay by M-Pesa or RTGS, current rates and how the 15% tax works. Checked October 2026.
28 Aug 2025 · 9 min read