Frequently asked questions
Answers about Centonomy 101, the Teens Boot Camp, Centonomy Entrepreneur, fees, instalments, paying by M-Pesa and the Making Cents book. Can't find yours? A real person replies on WhatsApp.Programmes, fees, paying and the book. Can't find yours? Ask us on WhatsApp.
Programmes
Choosing, classes and intakesWhich Centonomy programme is right for me?
Start with Centonomy 101 if you want clarity on where you are with money and order to what comes next. Choose Centonomy Entrepreneur if you run a business or want to start one, the Centonomy Teens Boot Camp for teenagers aged 13 to 18 and Campus Edition for young people aged 19 to 25. Organisations can book Centonomy Corporate Training.
How do the classes work?
Centonomy 101 meets live on Zoom for one 2.5-hour class a week, Thursday 6:00pm to 8:30pm EAT or Saturday 9:00am to 11:30am EAT, with one physical class (module 7). Recordings are available if you miss a session. The Teens Boot Camp is in person in Nairobi.
When is the next Centonomy 101 intake?
Open Day on 23 January 2027, a trial class on 28 January 2027 and classes beginning on 4 February 2027. There are three intakes a year: February, June and September.
What happens after I graduate?
You graduate into the Centonomy alumni community and can continue through Centonomy Privilege, the thread that keeps everyone connected: belonging and accountability.
I live outside Kenya. Can I join?
Yes. Centonomy 101 is virtual, so you can join from anywhere. The fee is USD 520. Classes run on East Africa Time.
Centonomy 101
The flagship programme · programme pageWhat will I actually learn?
C101 goes beyond learning individual financial concepts. You will develop a clearer understanding of where you are financially, how your decisions connect and how to build a financial strategy.
Is C101 just a financial literacy course?
No. C101 is designed to move you from information to understanding, decision-making, implementation and belonging to a community.
Will C101 tell me exactly where to invest my money?
C101 equips you with the knowledge, frameworks and decision-making skills to evaluate financial options and make informed decisions.
What makes C101 different?
It combines financial knowledge with mindset, decision-making, planning, implementation and accountability, and gives you the opportunity to learn alongside a community of people on a similar journey.
Who is C101 for?
Anyone who wants clarity on where they are with money and order to what comes next.
Do I need to already be investing?
No.
How long is C101?
12 weeks, designed to give you enough time to learn, reflect, make decisions and begin implementing what you learn.
How much time will I need each week?
2.5 hours of interactive live class a week: Thursday 6:00pm to 8:30pm EAT or Saturday 9:00am to 11:30am EAT.
Are the sessions live?
Yes. Classes are live on Zoom, so you learn directly from the trainers and engage with your peers. Module 7 is a physical class.
What if I miss a class? Are sessions recorded?
Yes. Recordings are available, so you can catch up on a missed session.
Can I ask the trainers questions after class?
Yes. The industry experts are accessible after class.
What class resources will I get?
Digital handbooks, Zoom logins, an orientation package, your trainers' contacts and assignments.
Is there a graduation?
Yes, a hybrid graduation ceremony within one week of completing the programme.
How much does C101 cost?
KES 54,000 or USD 520: a KES 1,500 registration fee plus KES 52,500 tuition.
What is included in the fee?
The full programme, live sessions, class resources, recordings, the C101 peer learning and the graduation.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Pay the KES 1,500 registration fee, then KES 19,000 before module 1, KES 19,000 before module 5 and KES 14,500 before module 9.
How do I register?
Pay the KES 1,500 registration fee by M-Pesa: Paybill 986850, account number your first name + 101 (for example Nancy101). You can also register and pay on this page.
When is the next intake?
There are three intakes a year: February, June and September. The next one: Open Day on 23 January 2027, a trial class on 28 January 2027 and classes beginning on 4 February 2027.
Can I transfer my registration?
The registration fee is redeemable within a year.
What happens after I complete C101?
You graduate into the Centonomy alumni community and can continue through Centonomy Privilege.
Is C101 suitable if I'm self-employed or an entrepreneur?
Yes. It builds a strong personal foundation that supports the money decisions you make in your business.
Can I attend from outside Kenya?
Yes. C101 is virtual, so you can join from anywhere. The fee is USD 520.
Can I attend with my spouse?
Yes.
I'm preparing for retirement. Is C101 suitable?
Yes. It covers long-term planning, wealth preservation, investments and life beyond your working years.
Teens Boot Camp
15 to 19 December 2026 · programme pageWhat is Centonomy Teens Boot Camp?
A five-day practical learning programme that introduces teenagers to money management, saving and investing, personal development, entrepreneurship and career planning through six modules, interactive activities and real-world application.
Who can attend?
Teenagers aged 13 to 18. Please contact Centonomy if you need to confirm eligibility for a teen outside this age range.
When is the next intake?
Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 December 2026.
Where will the Boot Camp take place?
At Apollo Centre, Westlands, Nairobi.
What time do sessions start and end?
8:30am to 12:30pm each day.
How much does it cost?
KES 19,500 per teen: a KES 1,000 registration fee and KES 18,500 tuition, inclusive of 16% VAT. The total in US dollars is USD 151.
Is the registration fee refundable?
No. The KES 1,000 registration fee is non-refundable.
What payment methods are available?
M-Pesa Paybill 986850, account number your teen's first name + Teens (for example Jane-Teens); a cheque payable to Centonomy Ltd; or a cash deposit to GT Bank, Skypark Branch, account 2250002966. You can also register and pay on this page.
What will my teen learn?
Centonomy Teens Boot Camp helps teens move from simply growing up to growing with purpose. They redefine success, discover their strengths and challenge the money myths that shape how they think about wealth. From budgeting, saving and investing to risk, returns and intentional choices, they build the confidence to take charge of their financial future, and through entrepreneurship and career planning they connect who they are today with who they aspire to become.
Is the programme practical or mostly classroom-based?
Practical: examples, exercises and fun activities, a bank tour or field visit to an active enterprise, an entrepreneur fireside session, mentorship and a graduation.
Will parents be involved?
Yes. Day 5 includes a parents' session on how to support, encourage and build healthy financial habits and attitudes in teens, alongside a recap, mentorship and graduation.
What happens if my child misses a session?
A teen who misses a class can make it up in the next intake at no additional cost. Please confirm the arrangement with Centonomy.
Will participants visit a business or organisation?
Yes: a physical bank tour or a field visit to an active enterprise on day 4. The destination is confirmed before the visit.
How do I register?
Pay the KES 1,000 registration fee by M-Pesa (Paybill 986850, account Name-Teens), or register and pay on this page. Questions? Contact Jackie on WhatsApp or at jackie@centonomy.com.
Is the tuition fee inclusive of VAT?
Yes. The KES 18,500 tuition fee is inclusive of 16% VAT.
Is there a US dollar price?
Yes. The total including tuition and registration is USD 151.
Entrepreneur
Running or starting a business · programme pageWho is Centonomy Entrepreneur for?
A business owner ready for more clarity, structure and confidence to move forward.
How long is the programme?
14 weeks of practical, hands-on learning, covering mindset, design thinking, opportunity and vision, marketing, accounting, working capital, capital, tax and legal structure.
When are the intakes?
Three a year: February (Build), June (Built for the unexpected) and September (Move differently). The 2027 dates will be announced here.
How much does it cost?
Fees are shared on request. Message Frida on WhatsApp or register your interest and the team will send you the details for the next intake.
Where do I start?
Take the Business Growth Check. It shows where your business stands on clarity, money, structure, decisions and growth.
Payments
Paybill 986850, card and bankCan I pay in instalments?
Yes, for Centonomy 101. Pay the KES 1,500 registration fee, then KES 19,000 before module 1, KES 19,000 before module 5 and KES 14,500 before module 9.
How can I pay?
By M-Pesa: Paybill 986850. For Centonomy 101 the account number is your first name + 101 (for example Nancy101); for the Teens Boot Camp it is your teen's first name + Teens (for example Jane-Teens). You can also pay by card through Pesapal, by bank transfer, or register and pay on this website.
What are the bank details?
Kenya shillings: Guaranty Trust Bank, account 2250002966. US dollars: Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Limited, account name Centonomy Limited, account 2250011094, bank code 015, SWIFT GTBIKENA.
Can I pay by card?
Yes, through Centonomy's Pesapal payment page: store.pesapal.com/centonomypayments.
Is the registration fee refundable?
The Centonomy 101 registration fee is redeemable within a year. The Teens Boot Camp registration fee of KES 1,000 is non-refundable.
Making Cents
The book: price and pick-upHow much is Making Cents?
KES 1,000.
Where can I get a copy?
Pick it up at the Centonomy office, Dale House, Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi, or arrange delivery on +254 715 085 777. It is also sold at Nuria Bookstore, Text Book Centre, Prestige Bookshop and Kibanga Books.
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