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A Nairobi woman has cautioned Kenyans against handing physical cash to relatives in the village, claiming some people could use the money for rituals. Instead, she has proposed an alternative way of helping family members without giving them direct access to money.
Irene Nanjala shared the advice in a video posted on Facebook, where she questioned the practice of giving relatives cash whenever they requested financial assistance.
According to Nanjala, people should be careful about whom they trust with their money, even when dealing with members of their own families.
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Her remarks appeared to challenge the assumption that family relationships automatically guarantee trustworthiness, particularly when money is involved.
Rather than refusing to assist relatives, Nanjala suggested that Kenyans should change how they offer financial support.
She advised those receiving requests for assistance to accompany the individuals to a shop and allow them to select whatever items they need.
The individual offering help can then settle the bill directly with the shopkeeper instead of handing over cash.
In her view, this arrangement ensures that the money goes towards the intended purpose and prevents the recipient from having direct control…
