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Chumz App: How To Save Smarter,One Shilling At A Time

· 7 min read
Hezron Cheruiyot
Freelancer and Fintech Enthusiast
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Chumz is a Kenyan-built savings app that helps users to save money intentionally,even if you earn irregularly or in small amounts,a common occurrence for the regular Kenyan.Built by Moneto Ventures Ltd in partnership with Nabo Capital and regulated by the Central Bank Of Kenya (CBK),Chumz is designed for the everyday Kenyan smartphone owner who wants to save from the comfort of their fingertips without the complexity of traditional banking.

Unlike Banks or SACCOs,Chumz is mobile-first,behavior-driven,and built for flexibility.You can:

  • Set personal and group savings goals.
  • Automate savings based on behavior(e.g. round trips,daily prompts)
  • Lock savings for access to higher interest rates
  • Withdraw to M-PESA whenever you need to

Chumz mobile app is available on Android and iOS,and works entirely through mobile money,meaning no paperwork,no queues and no minimum balances to worry about,just you and your saving targets.

Zenka Loan App Review: Flexible Loans For Kenyan Borrowers

· 6 min read
Brian Otieno
Financial Realist and Fintech Analyst

Zenka is one of Kenya's most popular mobile lending and loan app.With over 10 million downloads on the google playstore alone,it is clearly a go-to mobile lending solution for many kenyans.Zenka is known for its flexible repayment options,transparent terms,and dual access via the mobile app and using its USSD.Zenka has built a reputation for offering fast,collateral-free loans to individuals and small businesses.

Zenka targets borrowers who need quick access to credit,whether for emergencies,business restocking or other personal expenses.It also offers a unique first-loan promotion with zero interest,this means that for the first loan if you borrowed KSh 3,000 for your first loan,you only have to repay back KSh 3,000.

Branch Loan App Review : Fast, Flexible Loans For Kenyans On The Move

· 7 min read
Brian Otieno
Financial Realist and Fintech Analyst

As of 2025 Branch is one of the most downloaded mobile loan apps in Kenya.It offers instant,collateral-free loans to individuals and small businesses via a user-friendly mobile app.Branch has amassed over 50 million downloads globally and created a strong presence in Kenya,Branch has positioned itself as a go-to option for borrowers seeking credit without paperwork or guarantors.

It doesn't matter whether you are a student covering exam fees,mama mboga seeking to restock or a boda boda rider fixing a puncture or seeking to renew your license.Branch is a mobile money first,mobile app that promises quick access to funds,directly to your M-PESA.