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Curated financial solutions for Kenyans

Choose the right financial products for your goals.

From simple savings options to diversified investment and protection solutions, we help you understand which products fit your situation before you commit your money.

We focus on education and clarity. We don’t push you into products — we help you compare options and have better conversations with your bank, fund manager or insurer.

Start with your goal

What are you trying to achieve?

Different products solve different problems. Choose a goal below to see the types of products that usually make sense in that situation.

Product categories

Key product families we help you understand

Below are the main types of financial products commonly available to Kenyan individuals, SMEs and institutions. We explain how they work, where they fit, and what to watch out for.

Savings & Cash Management

Short term

Simple, low-volatility options to park cash, manage liquidity and build an emergency buffer.

  • Bank savings and fixed deposit accounts.
  • Money market funds and call accounts.
  • Float management for SMEs and professionals.
  • How to structure an emergency fund in practice.
Goal: Safety & access

Investment & Unit Trust Funds

Medium to long term

Professionally managed pools that invest across bonds, equities and other assets on your behalf.

  • Balanced, equity and bond funds – what they actually hold.
  • Suitable time horizons and how to think about volatility.
  • Fees, performance reporting and benchmarks.
  • Using funds inside or outside retirement wrappers.
Goal: Growth & diversification

Retirement & Pension Solutions

Long term

Structures designed to help you accumulate and eventually draw an income for retirement in a tax-efficient way.

  • Individual pension plans and occupational schemes.
  • Choosing contributions and investment options.
  • Preserving benefits when you change jobs.
  • Planning withdrawals and annuity decisions.
Goal: Future income & security

Credit & Lending Products

Borrowing

Products that allow you to access debt for personal or business needs – used thoughtfully, not recklessly.

  • Personal, business and asset finance loans.
  • Overdrafts, credit cards and digital lending.
  • Understanding interest, fees and total cost of credit.
  • Healthy vs. risky ways to use leverage.
Goal: Fund projects safely

Protection & Insurance

Risk management

Products designed to protect your family, income and assets from events you cannot afford to self-insure.

  • Life cover, disability and income protection.
  • Medical, motor, property and business cover basics.
  • How much cover is “enough” for your situation.
  • Common policy exclusions and claims pitfalls.
Goal: Protect what matters

Advisory & Structured Solutions

Custom

Bespoke structures and support for families, SMEs and institutions with more complex needs.

  • Portfolio review and asset allocation frameworks.
  • Corporate treasury and cash management advisory.
  • Capital raising, valuation input and transaction support.
  • Family wealth structures and governance conversations.
Goal: Tailored solutions

How they fit together

Compare product types at a glance

Use this simple comparison to narrow down which product families might make sense. Final decisions should always be based on personalised advice and full product disclosures.

Product type Typical time horizon Risk level (relative) Primary goal When it’s often a good fit
Savings & Cash 0–3 years Lower Capital preservation Emergency funds, near-term expenses, business float.
Investment Funds 3–10+ years Medium to higher (depends on mix) Growth & diversification Building long-term wealth and beating inflation.
Retirement Solutions 10+ years Medium (can be customised) Future income Planning for life after employment and ageing parents.
Credit & Lending Aligned to project/use Depends on leverage & cash flow Funding projects Productive projects with clear payback, not consumption.
Protection & Insurance Ongoing Not an “investment” – risk transfer Risk management Dependants, key income earners, valuable assets.

This table is a simplified summary for educational purposes only and is not personalised financial advice.

Questions

Financial products, clearly explained

Before you sign any application form, you should feel comfortable that you understand how the product works, how you could lose money, and how to get out if your plans change.

Our focus is on education, comparison and planning. Depending on the engagement, we may introduce you to licensed product providers (such as banks, fund managers or insurers), but our analysis remains independent and we encourage you to compare multiple options before committing.

We help you narrow down suitable categories, understand trade-offs and prepare key questions for providers. Specific product recommendations depend on licensing and your full personal circumstances, which may require working with a regulated advisor.

For many individuals and SMEs, we start with a free discovery call to clarify your situation. If you need deeper work, we’ll agree a transparent fee or retainer before we proceed — no hidden commissions or surprise charges.

Yes. Many clients prefer to keep their existing relationships but want an independent view on whether their current products still make sense. We can help you review statements, proposals and term sheets and frame better questions for your provider.

Still unsure which products are right for you or your business?