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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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What it costs to search, transfer and register a land title in Uganda in 2026: the fees, the proposed hikes, and mistakes that cost buyers far more.
5 Nov 2026 · 9 min read
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 · 11 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 · 9 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 · 10 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 · 10 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
Ten ways to make idle land in Kenya earn, from leasing and trees to rentals, with what each needs, how long it takes to pay and how to choose.
11 Sept 2025 · 5 min read
Land usually holds its value and a car loses it, but land near Nairobi has grown slowly lately. How to decide which to buy first for your situation.
6 Sept 2025 · 5 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