Life 1 · The CommunitySKES 72,800/monthRent KES 11,700Kitchen KES 13,690Family KES 4,450Everything else KES 32,770
⚡ KES 72,800/month1 kidmaking it work
Saitoti Ntutu, 25
Graphic/UX designer · Old Town, Mombasa
Sends money home every month without fail; own savings keep stalling.
Swipe → through Saitoti’s month
Life 1 · The CommunitySKES 72,800/monthRent KES 11,700Kitchen KES 13,690Family KES 4,450Everything else KES 32,770
The month, honestly
Earns 72,800Spends 62,610
Kitchen13,690
Rent11,700
Social10,500
Transport8,020
Utilities5,330
Family4,450
Connectivity3,770
Personal3,370
Health1,780
KES 10,190 left at month end
Life 1 · The CommunitySKES 72,800/monthRent KES 11,700Kitchen KES 13,690Family KES 4,450Everything else KES 32,770
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 13,690/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)3,410
Meat/omena/eggs3,150
Unga (maize flour)1,220
Gas refill (13kg cycle)1,060
Bread & breakfast1,020
Fruits880
Rice & pasta820
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)820
Cooking oil740
Sugar390
Spices & royco130
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 1 · The CommunitySKES 72,800/monthRent KES 11,700Kitchen KES 13,690Family KES 4,450Everything else KES 32,770
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 2 · The CommunityKKES 8,100/monthRent KES 4,455Kitchen KES 940Everything else KES 2,650
⚡ KES 8,100/monthno kidsmaking it work
Kanini Mutua, 22
University/college student (HELB + hustle) · Kariobangi, Nairobi
HELB plus side hustles — surviving the semester is the budget.
Swipe → through Kanini’s month
Life 2 · The CommunityKKES 8,100/monthRent KES 4,455Kitchen KES 940Everything else KES 2,650
The month, honestly
Earns 8,100Spends 8,045
Rent4,455
Transport1,450
Kitchen940
Utilities470
Indulgences270
Connectivity180
Personal160
Health100
Social20
KES 55 left at month end
Life 2 · The CommunityKKES 8,100/monthRent KES 4,455Kitchen KES 940Everything else KES 2,650
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 940/mo
Gas refill (6kg cycle)250
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)240
Unga (maize flour)100
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)70
Meat/omena/eggs70
Cooking oil50
Rice & pasta30
Sugar30
Bread & breakfast30
Salt30
Matchbox20
Fruits10
Spices & royco10
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 2 · The CommunityKKES 8,100/monthRent KES 4,455Kitchen KES 940Everything else KES 2,650
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 3 · The CommunityOKES 16,100/monthRent KES 5,100Kitchen KES 3,250Everything else KES 5,960
⚡ KES 16,100/monthno kidsmaking it work
Owino Owino, 32
Intern/attaché · Kakamega town
Committed to two chamas; contributions compete with essentials.
Swipe → through Owino’s month
Life 3 · The CommunityOKES 16,100/monthRent KES 5,100Kitchen KES 3,250Everything else KES 5,960
The month, honestly
Earns 16,100Spends 14,310
Rent5,100
Kitchen3,250
Transport1,840
Social1,400
Utilities1,100
Personal750
Connectivity610
Health260
KES 1,790 left at month end
Life 3 · The CommunityOKES 16,100/monthRent KES 5,100Kitchen KES 3,250Everything else KES 5,960
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 3,250/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)1,060
Gas refill (6kg cycle)560
Meat/omena/eggs380
Unga (maize flour)300
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)190
Cooking oil160
Bread & breakfast160
Rice & pasta150
Fruits100
Sugar90
Spices & royco50
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 3 · The CommunityOKES 16,100/monthRent KES 5,100Kitchen KES 3,250Everything else KES 5,960
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 4 · The CommunityHKES 16,600/monthRent KES 9,130Kitchen KES 2,640Family KES 4,070Everything else KES 3,850
⚡ KES 16,600/month4 kidsliving beyond means
Halima Warsame, 44
Mama mboga (grocery kiosk) · Ongata Rongai
Every term opening is a crisis — fees are found, but always at a cost.
Swipe → through Halima’s month
Life 4 · The CommunityHKES 16,600/monthRent KES 9,130Kitchen KES 2,640Family KES 4,070Everything else KES 3,850
The month, honestly
Earns 16,600Spends 19,690
Rent9,130
Family4,070
Kitchen2,640
Transport1,960
Utilities660
Social540
Personal350
Connectivity190
Health150
Comes up short by KES 3,090 every month
Life 4 · The CommunityHKES 16,600/monthRent KES 9,130Kitchen KES 2,640Family KES 4,070Everything else KES 3,850
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 2,640/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)580
Meat/omena/eggs460
Unga (maize flour)370
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)230
Cooking oil190
Bread & breakfast190
Rice & pasta180
Gas refill (6kg cycle)150
Fruits120
Sugar110
Salt30
Matchbox20
Spices & royco10
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 4 · The CommunityHKES 16,600/monthRent KES 9,130Kitchen KES 2,640Family KES 4,070Everything else KES 3,850
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 5 · The CommunityOKES 20,400/monthKitchen KES 7,910Family KES 2,950Everything else KES 12,150
⚡ KES 20,400/month1 kidno rent
Ondieki Ogeto, 42
Barber · Kibera, Nairobi
Sends money home every month without fail; own savings keep stalling.
Swipe → through Ondieki’s month
Life 5 · The CommunityOKES 20,400/monthKitchen KES 7,910Family KES 2,950Everything else KES 12,150
The month, honestly
Earns 20,400Spends 23,010
Kitchen7,910
Transport4,200
Social4,100
Family2,950
Utilities1,220
Personal1,170
Connectivity950
Health510
Rent (Inherited plot)0
Comes up short by KES 2,610 every month
Life 5 · The CommunityOKES 20,400/monthKitchen KES 7,910Family KES 2,950Everything else KES 12,150
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 7,910/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)1,740
Meat/omena/eggs1,300
Unga (maize flour)1,040
Gas refill (6kg cycle)730
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)660
Cooking oil560
Bread & breakfast560
Rice & pasta520
Fruits360
Sugar320
Spices & royco70
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 5 · The CommunityOKES 20,400/monthKitchen KES 7,910Family KES 2,950Everything else KES 12,150
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 6 · The CommunityKKES 118,400/monthRent KES 65,120Kitchen KES 13,210Family KES 20,300Everything else KES 27,400
⚡ KES 118,400/month2 kidsliving beyond means
Kibet Kiprop, 34
Influencer/creator · Kilimani, Nairobi
Health costs eat a fixed slice before anything else moves.
Swipe → through Kibet’s month
Life 6 · The CommunityKKES 118,400/monthRent KES 65,120Kitchen KES 13,210Family KES 20,300Everything else KES 27,400
The month, honestly
Earns 118,400Spends 126,030
Rent65,120
Family20,300
Kitchen13,210
Transport10,850
Health4,450
Personal4,020
Utilities4,010
Connectivity3,250
Social820
Comes up short by KES 7,630 every month
Life 6 · The CommunityKKES 118,400/monthRent KES 65,120Kitchen KES 13,210Family KES 20,300Everything else KES 27,400
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 13,210/mo
Meat/omena/eggs3,910
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)3,150
Fruits1,120
Bread & breakfast1,000
Gas refill (13kg cycle)900
Unga (maize flour)780
Rice & pasta780
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)580
Cooking oil580
Sugar260
Spices & royco100
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 6 · The CommunityKKES 118,400/monthRent KES 65,120Kitchen KES 13,210Family KES 20,300Everything else KES 27,400
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 7 · The CommunityIKES 3,600/monthKitchen KES 1,790Family KES 1,360Everything else KES 2,480
⚡ KES 3,600/month2 kidsno rent
Ifrah Abdi, 31
Between jobs (family support + hustles) · Kibera, Nairobi
Pays no rent, yet the money still disappears — leaks, not bills.
Swipe → through Ifrah’s month
Life 7 · The CommunityIKES 3,600/monthKitchen KES 1,790Family KES 1,360Everything else KES 2,480
The month, honestly
Earns 3,600Spends 5,630
Kitchen1,790
Family1,360
Transport1,090
Utilities460
Personal320
Connectivity180
Indulgences170
Social160
Health100
Rent (Employer housing/staff quarters)0
Comes up short by KES 2,030 every month
Life 7 · The CommunityIKES 3,600/monthKitchen KES 1,790Family KES 1,360Everything else KES 2,480
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 1,790/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)400
Unga (maize flour)270
Charcoal/kerosene260
Meat/omena/eggs190
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)170
Cooking oil130
Rice & pasta90
Bread & breakfast90
Sugar80
Fruits50
Salt30
Matchbox20
Spices & royco10
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 7 · The CommunityIKES 3,600/monthKitchen KES 1,790Family KES 1,360Everything else KES 2,480
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 8 · The CommunityNKES 15,100/monthRent KES 8,305Kitchen KES 3,580Family KES 1,130Everything else KES 5,440
⚡ KES 15,100/month1 kidliving beyond means
Ndung'u Maina, 42
Security guard · Eldoret town
Lifestyle quietly runs ahead of income; the gap is bridged with loans.
Swipe → through Ndung'u’s month
Life 8 · The CommunityNKES 15,100/monthRent KES 8,305Kitchen KES 3,580Family KES 1,130Everything else KES 5,440
The month, honestly
Earns 15,100Spends 18,455
Rent8,305
Kitchen3,580
Transport1,970
Indulgences1,710
Family1,130
Utilities660
Personal450
Connectivity360
Social150
Health140
Comes up short by KES 3,355 every month
Life 8 · The CommunityNKES 15,100/monthRent KES 8,305Kitchen KES 3,580Family KES 1,130Everything else KES 5,440
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 3,580/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)780
Meat/omena/eggs590
Unga (maize flour)470
Gas refill (6kg cycle)330
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)300
Cooking oil250
Bread & breakfast250
Rice & pasta230
Fruits160
Sugar140
Salt30
Spices & royco30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 8 · The CommunityNKES 15,100/monthRent KES 8,305Kitchen KES 3,580Family KES 1,130Everything else KES 5,440
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 9 · The CommunityWKES 41,300/monthRent KES 8,700Kitchen KES 9,840Family KES 11,260Everything else KES 11,490
⚡ KES 41,300/month5 kidsmaking it work
Wambui Mwangi, 59
Chama treasurer + side hustles · Thika town
Every term opening is a crisis — fees are found, but always at a cost.
Swipe → through Wambui’s month
Life 9 · The CommunityWKES 41,300/monthRent KES 8,700Kitchen KES 9,840Family KES 11,260Everything else KES 11,490
The month, honestly
Earns 41,300Spends 41,290
Family11,260
Kitchen9,840
Rent8,700
Transport5,250
Utilities2,080
Social1,360
Personal1,110
Connectivity950
Health740
KES 10 left at month end
Life 9 · The CommunityWKES 41,300/monthRent KES 8,700Kitchen KES 9,840Family KES 11,260Everything else KES 11,490
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 9,840/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)2,830
Meat/omena/eggs2,240
Unga (maize flour)860
Bread & breakfast720
Fruits630
Rice & pasta580
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)580
Cooking oil530
Gas refill (13kg cycle)480
Sugar280
Spices & royco60
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 9 · The CommunityWKES 41,300/monthRent KES 8,700Kitchen KES 9,840Family KES 11,260Everything else KES 11,490
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 10 · The CommunityNKES 20,200/monthRent KES 10,400Kitchen KES 2,860Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,870
⚡ KES 20,200/month2 kidsmaking it work
Nashipae Saitoti, 28
Waiter/waitress · Nyeri town
One income, all the responsibilities — no room for error.
Swipe → through Nashipae’s month
Life 10 · The CommunityNKES 20,200/monthRent KES 10,400Kitchen KES 2,860Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,870
The month, honestly
Earns 20,200Spends 20,190
Rent10,400
Kitchen2,860
Transport2,320
Family2,060
Social730
Utilities660
Personal610
Connectivity360
Health190
KES 10 left at month end
Life 10 · The CommunityNKES 20,200/monthRent KES 10,400Kitchen KES 2,860Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,870
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 2,860/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)800
Meat/omena/eggs420
Unga (maize flour)340
Gas refill (6kg cycle)280
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)210
Cooking oil180
Bread & breakfast180
Rice & pasta170
Fruits110
Sugar100
Salt30
Matchbox20
Spices & royco20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 10 · The CommunityNKES 20,200/monthRent KES 10,400Kitchen KES 2,860Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,870
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 11 · The CommunityBKES 42,100/monthRent KES 8,800Kitchen KES 7,930Family KES 4,580Everything else KES 16,760
⚡ KES 42,100/month2 kidsmaking it work
Barasa Barasa, 37
Public school teacher (TSC) · Nyeri town
Health costs eat a fixed slice before anything else moves.
Swipe → through Barasa’s month
Life 11 · The CommunityBKES 42,100/monthRent KES 8,800Kitchen KES 7,930Family KES 4,580Everything else KES 16,760
The month, honestly
Earns 42,100Spends 38,070
Rent8,800
Kitchen7,930
Indulgences5,730
Family4,580
Transport4,440
Utilities2,210
Health1,530
Personal1,390
Connectivity1,000
Social460
KES 4,030 left at month end
Life 11 · The CommunityBKES 42,100/monthRent KES 8,800Kitchen KES 7,930Family KES 4,580Everything else KES 16,760
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 7,930/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)2,500
Meat/omena/eggs1,630
Gas refill (13kg cycle)640
Unga (maize flour)630
Bread & breakfast530
Fruits450
Rice & pasta420
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)420
Cooking oil380
Sugar200
Spices & royco80
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 11 · The CommunityBKES 42,100/monthRent KES 8,800Kitchen KES 7,930Family KES 4,580Everything else KES 16,760
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 12 · The CommunitySKES 119,400/monthRent KES 7,300Kitchen KES 15,870Everything else KES 88,330
⚡ KES 119,400/monthno kidsmaking it work
Saumu Kombo, 19
Influencer/creator · Eldoret town
Health costs eat a fixed slice before anything else moves.
Swipe → through Saumu’s month
Life 12 · The CommunitySKES 119,400/monthRent KES 7,300Kitchen KES 15,870Everything else KES 88,330
The month, honestly
Earns 119,400Spends 111,500
Personal18,120
Transport16,480
Kitchen15,870
Health14,030
Social13,610
Utilities12,610
Connectivity10,190
Rent7,300
Indulgences3,290
KES 7,900 left at month end
Life 12 · The CommunitySKES 119,400/monthRent KES 7,300Kitchen KES 15,870Everything else KES 88,330
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 15,870/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)5,600
Meat/omena/eggs3,270
Gas refill (13kg cycle)2,420
Fruits930
Bread & breakfast840
Unga (maize flour)650
Rice & pasta650
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)480
Cooking oil480
Spices & royco280
Sugar220
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 12 · The CommunitySKES 119,400/monthRent KES 7,300Kitchen KES 15,870Everything else KES 88,330
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 13 · The CommunityOKES 133,300/monthRent KES 10,300Kitchen KES 24,060Everything else KES 82,300
⚡ KES 133,300/monthno kidsmaking it work
Odhiambo Owino, 27
Musician/artist · Eldoret town
One income, all the responsibilities — no room for error.
Swipe → through Odhiambo’s month
Life 13 · The CommunityOKES 133,300/monthRent KES 10,300Kitchen KES 24,060Everything else KES 82,300
The month, honestly
Earns 133,300Spends 116,660
Kitchen24,060
Transport21,250
Personal16,280
Utilities16,270
Health13,690
Connectivity11,040
Rent10,300
Social3,770
KES 16,640 left at month end
Life 13 · The CommunityOKES 133,300/monthRent KES 10,300Kitchen KES 24,060Everything else KES 82,300
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 24,060/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)8,500
Meat/omena/eggs4,950
Gas refill (13kg cycle)3,680
Fruits1,410
Bread & breakfast1,270
Unga (maize flour)990
Rice & pasta990
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)730
Cooking oil730
Spices & royco420
Sugar340
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 13 · The CommunityOKES 133,300/monthRent KES 10,300Kitchen KES 24,060Everything else KES 82,300
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 14 · The CommunityKKES 48,000/monthRent KES 8,300Kitchen KES 5,380Family KES 3,560Everything else KES 21,860
⚡ KES 48,000/month1 kidmaking it work
Kariuki Kamau, 39
Pastor/imam/religious leader · Kariobangi, Nairobi
One income, all the responsibilities — no room for error.
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Life 14 · The CommunityKKES 48,000/monthRent KES 8,300Kitchen KES 5,380Family KES 3,560Everything else KES 21,860
The month, honestly
Earns 48,000Spends 39,100
Rent8,300
Indulgences7,620
Kitchen5,380
Transport4,810
Family3,560
Social2,690
Utilities2,400
Health1,720
Personal1,520
Connectivity1,100
KES 8,900 left at month end
Life 14 · The CommunityKKES 48,000/monthRent KES 8,300Kitchen KES 5,380Family KES 3,560Everything else KES 21,860
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 5,380/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)1,800
Meat/omena/eggs1,020
Gas refill (13kg cycle)560
Unga (maize flour)390
Bread & breakfast330
Fruits280
Rice & pasta260
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)260
Cooking oil240
Sugar120
Spices & royco70
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 14 · The CommunityKKES 48,000/monthRent KES 8,300Kitchen KES 5,380Family KES 3,560Everything else KES 21,860
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 15 · The CommunityMKES 25,000/monthKitchen KES 5,960Family KES 4,170Everything else KES 8,030
⚡ KES 25,000/month3 kidsno rent
Mumbua Kyalo, 54
Between jobs (family support + hustles) · Rural Western (Bungoma)
Every term opening is a crisis — fees are found, but always at a cost.
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Life 15 · The CommunityMKES 25,000/monthKitchen KES 5,960Family KES 4,170Everything else KES 8,030
The month, honestly
Earns 25,000Spends 18,160
Kitchen5,960
Family4,170
Transport2,730
Social2,020
Health1,540
Personal920
Connectivity510
Utilities310
Rent (Family land (upcountry home))0
KES 6,840 left at month end
Life 15 · The CommunityMKES 25,000/monthKitchen KES 5,960Family KES 4,170Everything else KES 8,030
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 5,960/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)1,300
Meat/omena/eggs1,020
Unga (maize flour)820
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)520
Cooking oil440
Bread & breakfast440
Rice & pasta410
Gas refill (6kg cycle)390
Fruits280
Sugar250
Spices & royco40
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 15 · The CommunityMKES 25,000/monthKitchen KES 5,960Family KES 4,170Everything else KES 8,030
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
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Life 16 · The CommunityMKES 218,700/monthRent KES 4,700Kitchen KES 27,320Family KES 68,400Everything else KES 72,350
⚡ KES 218,700/month5 kidsmaking it work
Mwendwa Mwendwa, 50
Landlord/property owner · Kibera, Nairobi
Every term opening is a crisis — fees are found, but always at a cost.
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Life 16 · The CommunityMKES 218,700/monthRent KES 4,700Kitchen KES 27,320Family KES 68,400Everything else KES 72,350
The month, honestly
Earns 218,700Spends 172,770
Family68,400
Kitchen27,320
Social17,640
Transport17,380
Indulgences16,250
Health6,730
Personal6,440
Rent4,700
Connectivity4,370
Utilities3,540
KES 45,930 left at month end
Life 16 · The CommunityMKES 218,700/monthRent KES 4,700Kitchen KES 27,320Family KES 68,400Everything else KES 72,350
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 27,320/mo
Meat/omena/eggs7,850
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)7,570
Fruits2,240
Bread & breakfast2,010
Unga (maize flour)1,570
Rice & pasta1,570
Gas refill (13kg cycle)1,450
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)1,160
Cooking oil1,160
Sugar530
Spices & royco160
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 16 · The CommunityMKES 218,700/monthRent KES 4,700Kitchen KES 27,320Family KES 68,400Everything else KES 72,350
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
You have just read a stranger’s whole month. Yours takes two minutes — no sign-up, nothing uploaded, and it stays on your phone.
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Life 17 · The CommunityNKES 40,300/monthRent KES 6,500Kitchen KES 11,560Family KES 5,690Everything else KES 24,000
⚡ KES 40,300/month1 kidliving beyond means
Njeri Maina, 49
Corporate/Uber driver · Kariobangi, Nairobi
Still repaying the wedding/funeral harambee shortfall.
Swipe → through Njeri’s month
Life 17 · The CommunityNKES 40,300/monthRent KES 6,500Kitchen KES 11,560Family KES 5,690Everything else KES 24,000
The month, honestly
Earns 40,300Spends 47,750
Kitchen11,560
Transport7,680
Rent6,500
Family5,690
Social4,030
Utilities3,830
Personal3,770
Indulgences2,240
Connectivity1,750
Health700
Comes up short by KES 7,450 every month
Life 17 · The CommunityNKES 40,300/monthRent KES 6,500Kitchen KES 11,560Family KES 5,690Everything else KES 24,000
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 11,560/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)2,880
Meat/omena/eggs2,660
Unga (maize flour)1,030
Gas refill (13kg cycle)890
Bread & breakfast860
Fruits740
Rice & pasta690
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)690
Cooking oil630
Sugar330
Spices & royco110
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 17 · The CommunityNKES 40,300/monthRent KES 6,500Kitchen KES 11,560Family KES 5,690Everything else KES 24,000
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
You have just read a stranger’s whole month. Yours takes two minutes — no sign-up, nothing uploaded, and it stays on your phone.
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Life 18 · The CommunityWKES 359,000/monthKitchen KES 42,690Family KES 89,220Everything else KES 147,040
⚡ KES 359,000/month3 kidsno rent
Wekesa Simiyu, 58
Landlord/property owner · Rural Western (Bungoma)
One income, all the responsibilities — no room for error.
Swipe → through Wekesa’s month
Life 18 · The CommunityWKES 359,000/monthKitchen KES 42,690Family KES 89,220Everything else KES 147,040
The month, honestly
Earns 359,000Spends 278,950
Family89,220
Transport61,350
Kitchen42,690
Health25,600
Social23,950
Personal16,020
Connectivity10,860
Utilities9,260
Rent (Family land (upcountry home))0
KES 80,050 left at month end
Life 18 · The CommunityWKES 359,000/monthKitchen KES 42,690Family KES 89,220Everything else KES 147,040
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 42,690/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)12,440
Meat/omena/eggs11,610
Fruits3,310
Gas refill (13kg cycle)3,080
Bread & breakfast2,980
Unga (maize flour)2,320
Rice & pasta2,320
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)1,720
Cooking oil1,720
Sugar790
Spices & royco350
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 18 · The CommunityWKES 359,000/monthKitchen KES 42,690Family KES 89,220Everything else KES 147,040
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
You have just read a stranger’s whole month. Yours takes two minutes — no sign-up, nothing uploaded, and it stays on your phone.
See my own numbers →
Life 19 · The CommunityWKES 18,000/monthRent KES 7,000Kitchen KES 4,610Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,280
⚡ KES 18,000/month2 kidsmaking it work
Wanjiku Mwangi, 60
Mjengo (construction) worker · Garissa town
Every term opening is a crisis — fees are found, but always at a cost.
Swipe → through Wanjiku’s month
Life 19 · The CommunityWKES 18,000/monthRent KES 7,000Kitchen KES 4,610Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,280
The month, honestly
Earns 18,000Spends 17,950
Rent7,000
Kitchen4,610
Transport2,140
Family2,060
Utilities660
Social430
Connectivity360
Personal350
Health340
KES 50 left at month end
Life 19 · The CommunityWKES 18,000/monthRent KES 7,000Kitchen KES 4,610Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,280
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 4,610/mo
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)1,020
Meat/omena/eggs780
Unga (maize flour)620
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)390
Gas refill (6kg cycle)350
Cooking oil330
Bread & breakfast330
Rice & pasta310
Fruits210
Sugar190
Salt30
Spices & royco30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 19 · The CommunityWKES 18,000/monthRent KES 7,000Kitchen KES 4,610Family KES 2,060Everything else KES 4,280
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
You have just read a stranger’s whole month. Yours takes two minutes — no sign-up, nothing uploaded, and it stays on your phone.
See my own numbers →
Life 20 · The CommunityJKES 122,500/monthRent KES 10,800Kitchen KES 17,660Family KES 40,600Everything else KES 41,750
⚡ KES 122,500/month4 kidsmaking it work
Juma Wafula, 40
Influencer/creator · Kisumu town
Sends money home every month without fail; own savings keep stalling.
Swipe → through Juma’s month
Life 20 · The CommunityJKES 122,500/monthRent KES 10,800Kitchen KES 17,660Family KES 40,600Everything else KES 41,750
The month, honestly
Earns 122,500Spends 110,810
Family40,600
Kitchen17,660
Transport10,850
Rent10,800
Social8,830
Indulgences6,650
Health4,140
Personal4,020
Utilities4,010
Connectivity3,250
KES 11,690 left at month end
Life 20 · The CommunityJKES 122,500/monthRent KES 10,800Kitchen KES 17,660Family KES 40,600Everything else KES 41,750
Down to the last shilling
Kitchen 17,660/mo
Meat/omena/eggs5,390
Milk & tea leaves (daily chai)4,200
Fruits1,540
Bread & breakfast1,380
Unga (maize flour)1,070
Rice & pasta1,070
Gas refill (13kg cycle)900
Sukuma/mboga (mama mboga)800
Cooking oil800
Sugar360
Spices & royco100
Salt30
Matchbox20
Yes — the matchbox and the salt are in there.
Life 20 · The CommunityJKES 122,500/monthRent KES 10,800Kitchen KES 17,660Family KES 40,600Everything else KES 41,750
Where do you land?
Tap Kitchen → it accounts even the 20-bob matchbox and the salt.
You have just read a stranger’s whole month. Yours takes two minutes — no sign-up, nothing uploaded, and it stays on your phone.
See my own numbers →