Brian Otieno

In Kenya,owning a smartphone used to mean saving for months or buying a second hand phone.With the technology we have today,financial services such as Lipa Mdogo Mdogo has changed that,this service allows users to pay as little as KSh 20 a day to own a new device.This shift has opened up digital access to millions of Kenyans,especially the youth,small business owners and rural communities.

This service,commonly known as Pay-as-you-go service,comes in different variants,Lipa Mdogo Mdogo being one of them,Lipa Mdogo Mdogo can be categorized as device financing,but there are other Pay-as-you-go services that are designed for other products including TVs,appliances,furniture,and even farming tools,depending on the provider.

While Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) and Buy-now-pay-later(BNPL) models offer convenience,they also come with costs,conditions and associated risks.This guide breaks down how Lipa Mdogo Mdogo and similar services work,who qualifies,and what to consider before signing up.

In Kenya,overdraft services have become a common and popular financial tool for various individuals and businesses alike.From Fuliza helping you to complete an M-PESA transaction when you are short on money,or a bank overdraft covering that temporary cashflow gap,overdrafts often come in handy,offering quick and flexible financial help,this does not mean that they are devoid of costs and risks.

This post will help guide and explain to you how overdraft services work in Kenya,the types available,and what you should consider before using one.It is designed to help you make informed decisions,avoid unnecessary charges and help you make use of overdraft services responsibly.

The Credit Reference Bureau(CRB) is a licensed institution in Kenya that collects and maintains credit information on various individuals and businesses.In this context credit information refers to detailed data about a person's or business's borrowing behavior.You can think of it as your financial report card,which shows how well or poorly you've been paying back your loans.

• If you pay back on time, CRB records a positive credit history.
• If you default,delay or ignore repayment,CRB records a negative credit history (commonly called being "blacklisted")

Lenders such as banks,SACCOs,mobile loan apps like TALA,Branch,M-SHWARI,Fuliza,Hustler Fund and even Microfinance Institutions use CRB to decide whether to give credit or not.

Basically,your CRB Status can make or break your financial future.

Kenya’s cashless economy runs on M-PESA.Two of the most common ways M-PESA payments are accepted across the country are through M-PESA Till and Paybill numbers.Both let customers pay from their phones, but they solve different problems for entrepreneurs and business owners.This guide explains the difference, the real-world trade-offs, and which one fits your hustle.