As thousands of tweets went viral, it slowly emerged that many Kenyans do not know how to live within their means. Also, some Kenyans fail to adjust according to their means when times get rough. These should include basics such as food, rent, transport and emergency. “Living within your means does not mean being so frugal that you end up depressing yourself. But it also means that you’re not living from paycheck to paycheck or getting negatives in your salary,” says financial planner Mercy Muthoka.

Source: Daily Nation August 08, 2020 10:06 UTC