In Nairobi, many people earn between KSh 30,000 and KSh 50,000 per month. To afford housing, most live far from the CBD — in areas like Embakasi, along Thika Road, Rongai, or Kitengela.
Daily transport costs average KSh 200, which adds up to KSh 4,500 per month. Rent averages KSh 10,000, while food and other basic expenses consume another KSh 20,000. This means that even someone earning KSh 50,000 often ends the month with nothing left to save.
This raises a critical question: Can such a person ever achieve real financial growth — buy land, build a house, make meaningful investments, or secure their future? How have many Nairobians managed to survive in the city for decades while raising families, feeding their children, and paying school fees?
From Ivy
🚨 OFFICIAL: Real Madrid statement.
“Real Madrid C.F. announces that, following the events that led to the opening of disciplinary proceedings yesterday against our players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both appeared today before the investigating officer.
During their appearance, the players expressed their sincere regret for what happened and apologized to each other.
They also conveyed their apologies to the club, their teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans, and both offered their full cooperation to Real Madrid, ready to accept whatever sanction the club deems appropriate.
In light of these circumstances, Real Madrid has decided to impose a fine of five hundred thousand euros on each player, thus concluding the corresponding internal procedures”.