Articles by Vicky Tsiluma

9 years ago

How To Shop For Cheap Clothes In Gikomba Market In Nairobi, Kenya

Once upon a time Kenyans discovered the clothes treasure market, that is Gikomba in Nairobi. Young and old, male and female all found joy in accessing cheap clothes in Kenya that were still highly fashionable. At first, those who flocked the Gikomba market in Nairobi were poor Kenyans looking for cheap fashionable clothes. Before long, however, the middle class joined in on the buying of cheap clothes in Nairobi. But alas! So did the money hungry ‘entrepreneur’ businessmen in Kenya.

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9 years ago

Is Kenya Disaster-Prepared? Be safe. Tips On How To Use A Go-bag In Kenya

The Kenya we live today is faced by many problems, among which insecurity ranks first. Disasters in Kenya seem to strike from all corners. The big question the Kenyans are faced with is, how prepared is Kenya in case of disasters? Are there mitigation measures put in place in Kenya to prevent or to minimise effect of a disaster? So, you may have watched a news item or listened to some Kenyan somewhere lamenting on how his house was burnt down with him barely managing to save anything. Or perhaps you’ve heard of stories of forced evacuations in Kenya with houses being torn down without Continue reading ...

9 years ago

Retirement Benefit Authority: Just What Kenyans Need To Save For Retirement

Before the dawning of the Retirement Benefits Act in Kenya, many organizations and companies in Kenya got away with conning hardworking Kenyans. Pension plans in Kenya were not regulated, and sponsors in Kenya kept poor records of scheme members’ funds. Various schemes in Kenya adopted different styles of operation, and this wrecked havoc as the beneficiaries were marginalized. The result of a deregulated saving industry was poor management of finances and poor record keeping in Kenya. Cases of Kenyans who expected to receive their pension being told there was no money became the news Continue reading ...

9 years ago

How To Get Bima Mkononi Life Insurance For As Little As Ksh15 Weekly Premium On Mobile Phone In Kenya

Not so long ago, life insurance was a foreign concept in Kenya. Kenyans simply did not get the gist of life insurance. In addition to this, Kenyans who understood what the hype was all about simply could not afford life insurance in Kenya. Life insurance cover in Kenya ensures that you lessen the financial burden on a loved one when the time comes that life is no longer an option. The high charges placed on premiums in Kenya have long been a discouragement for many Kenyans who wanted to get a life cover in Kenya. However, Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited in Kenya has now teamed up with Air Continue reading ...

9 years ago

Areas In Nairobi Where Stealing Is Rampant; How To Spot A Thief In Kenya

In Kenya, people live with the fear of being victims of thieves. This is especially the case in Nairobi town. When you live in Kenya, you quickly discover that not everyone has good intentions. There are those who thrive in stealing from fellow Kenyans. Thieves in Kenya are a nuisance, and the rise in mob justice in Kenya signifies that Kenyans are tired of waiting for the police to act. It may be a lack of evidence or lax laws in Kenya, but somehow soon after a thief is caught he is released back into the society. If you have been on the receiving end of a thief’s actions in Kenya, t Continue reading ...

9 years ago

How You Can Use A Chamaa In Kenya To Achieve Greater Financial Success

Every week a major newspaper in Kenya writes about a Chamaa that is doing very well. A Chamaa in Kenya is that group of people who pool resources together usually once a month and use the resources to uplift one of the members. This cycle is repeated until all the members benefit from the pooled resources in that Chamaa. In Kenya, a lot of Chamaas start small. How is a Chamaa made in Kenya? A group in Kenya could be of friends who have come together and decided to contribute a certain amount of money each month. This money is usually used to purchase certain items or pay bills. Women in Ken Continue reading ...

9 years ago

Tips On The Rational Steps To Take When A Grievous Accusation Is Made In Kenya

Deny! Deny! Deny! That seems to be the motto whenever a serious accusation or a dispute in Kenya is brought to the attention of those in a position of authority in Kenya. The culture of impunity in Kenya still rides high despite efforts to terminate it. The name of an institution in Kenya is often placed first and those who seek to report a serious matter are often criticized for ‘wanting to ruin the good name’ of the said institution. However, as more Kenyans get to know their rights in Kenya, simply brushing off a grievous matter will not be enough. So, as an institution, what Continue reading ...

9 years ago

How To Determine Whether You Should Take A Loan In Kenya

Loan sharks, mama mbogas, banks and telecommunication companies in Kenya are reaping huge rewards from the disconcerting habits of borrowing in Kenya. A nation deep in debt – that is one phrase that can be used to characterize these habits. You don’t have credit – just tap in some numbers and some credit will be transferred to you. You don’t have money for buying vegetables – don’t worry the mama mboga would be happy to let you pay at the end of the month. You can’t pay your rent – that’s what loan sharks are there for. It is so easy to Continue reading ...

9 years ago

How To Make Serious Cash From Rabbit Farming In Kenya

There is a new wave in Kenya – that of rabbit keeping. Rabbit keeping in Kenya is encouraged by companies such as the Rabbit Republic that are ready to make contracts with Kenya for rabbit farming. Rabbit breeds vary, although they have one thing in common – they are easy to keep and they quickly reproduce such that the money you use in your start-up capital can be recovered within three months to six months depending on the breed you keep. Kenyans are not accustomed to eating rabbit meat despite the numerous nutritional benefits that come with rabbit meat. But this is Continue reading ...

9 years ago

Tips To Help You Ask Your Boss For A Raise In Kenya

Kenyans work very hard, and despite the labour law put in place, rarely do they get the payment they deserve. Most Kenyans find themselves working overtime without being compensated. Let’s face it, after working for any company in Kenya for some time, you should receive an increase in payment. However, this rarely happens, but what you may not know is that your workmates could be getting more money than you for the same amount of work done. How is that possible? You may ask. It’s possible because bosses, especially in the private sector, long since perfected the Continue reading ...