Investing articles
Every PesaCalc guide, insight and strategy in the Investing category — practical advice for Kenyans.
The Truth About Lock-In Periods: How Kenyan Private Funds Really Work
Discover how Kenyan private funds handle lock-in periods. Learn the difference between standard lock-ins and auto-locks, and why most funds avoid automatic rollovers.
Why Some Kenyan Income Funds Are Paying Less — And What to Do About It
Your income fund yield dropped and you are not sure why. Here is what is driving the divergence between funds — and how to respond.
The Truth About Income Funds in Kenya (2025 Edition)
Income funds promise stable, predictable returns. But not all perform equally, and the fine print matters enormously. Here is what you need to know before investing.
Mansa X vs Oak Special Fund: What KES 1,000,000 Actually Produced (Official Data)
Official fact sheet figures: KES 1M in Mansa X since 2019 = KES 3,431,672. KES 1M in Oak since inception = KES 1,511,398. Here is the full breakdown.
Mansa X vs Oak Special Fund: Side-by-Side Analysis Using Real 2025 Fact Sheet Data
Using actual published fact sheets to compare Mansa X and Oak Special Fund on real returns, fees, asset allocation, and investor fit — no estimates.
M-Pesa vs SACCO vs Stocks: Where to Invest KES 5,000 in Kenya
A data-backed comparison of Kenya's three most popular investment options — and which one actually wins over 5 years.