A man, identified as Geoffrey Ben Omondi, has garnered attention after sharing a breakdown of his monthly budget, revealing the financial challenges he faces on a KSh 71,000 salary. Kenyan Man Breaks Down Budget for KSh 71k Salary: “Dates KSh 15k, Mum KSh 10k” Source: Facebook Omondi took to the One Stop Marriage Facebook group to seek advice and financial assistance as he struggled to manage his expenses. The breakdown provided by Omondi sheds light on his monthly financial commitments. The largest chunk of his income, KSh 23,800, goes towards paying his rent. Omondi then allocates KSh 10,000 for shopping, KSh 3,000 for bills, KSh 10,000 for his mother’s support, KSh 5,000 for transportation, and an additional KSh 5,000 for miscellaneous expenses. However, what captured the attention of many was Omondi’s admission that he spends KSh 15,000 on dates. This revelation sparked discussions on social media, with some expressing concern over the apparent strain on his budget. In a plea for assistance, Omondi captioned the photo of his expenditure, stating, “At 28, I have such a huge responsibility. Help me reduce it, please.” Alongside his financial breakdown, he acknowledged the need to cut down on alcohol consumption. Kimutai Gilbert Langat Dates ni 15k only? You must be the only luo who is unserious with life. Wa Irungu Rent n dates u need to adjust them rent should be lower especially if single , then have some savings . Richness Liza Liz What is your total earnings? If single you should be able to save at least 50% of that amount. By single I mean not officially married. Rearrange your budget to what is most important currently and do away with the rest,if you don’t by age 40 you will have nothing to show for what you did in your youth. Kamau Susan Okay…so there’s is someone in Kenya right now living like Rihanna Aida Kamanyire If living alone maybe you could cut down rent cost Isabelle O’mogoba Weka bill ya alcohol then we advise. Meanwhile,dating is for the rich, keep lanes, lol, Lyn Kitui leta advice David Kamotho let’s start from the beginning, where is the money coming from? Reduce dates and misc and move to a cheaper house, where are you located?
by Linda Shiundu