Jaza Retail founder Willy Kimani shares his journey from corporate retail to entrepreneurship. After years at the helm of major retailers Uchumi, Tuskys, and Naivas, Kimani took the leap to start his own venture.

In this episode, he opens up about the bold transition, the challenges of building Jaza Retail from the ground up, and the personal and professional highs and lows along the way.


Make Money, a podcast series, hosted by Kepha Muiruri, from Business Daily Africa unravels ways to be financially savvy. Get practical tips and advice on how to increase your income, build wealth, and achieve financial freedom in Kenya. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned investor, we’ve got something for everyone.

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Season 4

Episode 1: The allure of infrastructure bonds

Episode 2: Maximising the dividend earning season

Episode 3: Minting generational wealth

Episode 4: Is the MMF party over?

Episode 5: Is your money safe in Saccos?

Episode 6: Insurance: Investment or Illusion?

Episode 7: Why Kenyans are going into business


Season 3

Episode 1: Government bonds: Risk-free or low risk?

Episode 2: MMFs: Who really needs a fund manager?

Episode 3: How to protect your investments as interest rates fall

Episode 4: Is the stock market still a way make to money?

Episode 5: Does it still make sense to buy dollars?

Episode 6: How time directly impacts your investments

Episode 7: Hacking home ownership

Episode 8: Money matters: To bank or not to bank?

Episode 9: Trading 101: Separating wheat from chaff

Episode 10: What music can teach us about money

Season 2

Episode 1: Redefining your money goals

Episode 2: Making money work for you

Episode 3: Where to make money in 2024

Episode 4: Make your side hustles worthwhile

Episode 5: Loan and Behold: The art and science of borrowing

Episode 6: Career driven - Triumph at your job

Episode 7:  Better Together - The Power of Group Investing

Episode 8: Make your networks shape your net worth

Episode 9: Buy now, Pay later - The A to Z of consumer credit

Episode 10: What would you do if you had Sh500,000?


Season 1

Episode 1: Financial fitness – walk before you can run

Episode 2: Myths about investing 

Episode 3: Baby steps…Little is more

Episode 4: A cheque from government

Episode 5: NSE - Taking stock of the market

Episode 6: Going offshore – cast your bread in many waters

Episode 7: Kenya’s black gold

Episode 8: Investor’s edge - Saccos

Episode 9: How wife’s wake-up call led Ken to make more money