Why Money makes you unhappy
(Article from wired.com) Money is surprisingly bad at making us happy. Once we escape the trap of poverty, levels of wealth have an extremely modest impact on levels of happiness, especially in developed countries. Even worse, it appears that the richest nation in history – 21st century America – is slowly…
What determines choice of Matatus on your Route?
Kenya has had a blessing in terms of public transport thanks to the Matatu phenomena. However, in the recent past, reckless driving by Matatu drivers has gone into books as having killed more Kenyans than some seriously known chronic diseases. The Nairobi Matatu system has it that there…
The Famous and Bankrupt
If it makes you feel any better, even Presidents, Nobel Prize winners and Donald Trump have had their own share of bankruptcy and financial difficulties. There is no aloneness in this ‘broke’ corner. Maybe the only thing that is different is the levels of ‘financial difficulties’. Your bad could be…
Airtel Subscribers aren't Happy with the Promo Calls
Airtel subscribers have been constantly complaining about the frequent product promotion/advert calls by Airtel personnel. One Airtel subscriber complained of receiving no less than two advert calls a week, terming it as being very annoying. According to a response posted on their twitter page, a subscriber…
A Day in the Life of a Kenyan Casual Labourer
“There are two tribes in Kenya, the rich and the poor” – Maina Kiai I’m Makau, a resident of Kibera slums, working as a casual labourer in Industrial Area. A new month has just begun and, like many of my neighbours, it’s back to our usual tactics of dodging the…
When Money Falls In The Hands Of A Fool
There is a thing about money. It is lethal when it lands in the hands of a fool. A smart person knows how to go shopping for happiness with money. Don’t listen to the proverbials of money not buying happiness; listen to the ones that say that a…
A Laptop worth KES 83,230,000
This is the answer given by a Rolls Royce salesman to a potential customer who inquired the price of a car: “Sir, if you have to ask then you cannot afford it. I am sure that the edition will be sold out even before the launch and they,…
Dressing and De-stressing: Nancie Mwai's Market Friday
We don’t always have time to go shopping at thrift markets, or money to buy items from pricey clothes shops in town. PesaTalk being all about helping you save a shilling found you a place that will dress and de-stress you! Kenya’s most respected fashion blogger, Nancie Mwai,…
Tweeting All The Way To The Bank
(This post is part of our ongoing research into Making Money on the Internet. Keep reading for more. ) Twitter, oh glorious Twitter. It’s home to the funniest of the funny, the sagiest of the sage. All served in bites of 140 characters. For…
Never Say This To Your Boss.
Have you ever opened your mouth, in all innocence, said something to your boss or senior and regreted the same every single day it flashes through your mind? Well, sometimes you might get away with some things if it is family or friends or even business partners you…
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