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Making Cents
A book by Waceke Nduati

Making Cents

Real stories of money from people in Kenya: their struggles, mistakes, lessons and successes. At the end of each chapter, practical tools help you examine your own finances and begin taking steps towards creating wealth.

Paperback · bestsellerKES 1,000
10,000+ copies sold
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Inside the book

The stories are real

What makes Making Cents different is that the stories are real. They are stories of money from people in Kenya: their struggles, mistakes, lessons and successes.

  • WacekeThe value of lunch money

    Waceke shares her own journey, from her experiences as a child to a moment later in life when she came to understand the value of lunch money. That experience shaped how she came to see money and eventually led her to empowering thousands of people to take greater control of their finances.

  • DouglasBreaking the pattern

    Douglas grew up watching his parents struggle financially despite owning land. When he started working, he found himself living a "large" lifestyle and slowly repeating the same patterns he had seen growing up. His story follows his journey as he recognises where he is headed and makes different choices, eventually going on to create more than KES 10 million.

  • FaithMoney in marriage

    Faith brings us into the realities of money in marriage. Her story explores what happens when couples do not communicate openly about money, and the difficult and courageous decisions they had to make to move towards financial freedom.

  • DishonStarting young

    Dishon shows that wealth creation can begin at a young age. He started with what he had, time and the ability to learn a skill on YouTube, and used those resources to get started, eventually growing into the passionate entrepreneur he is today.

Practical tools at the end of every chapter

Through these stories, you may see yourself, your own situation, or that of a friend, partner or neighbour. But the book does more than tell stories. At the end of each chapter, practical tools help you examine your own finances, understand the habits shaping your decisions and begin taking steps towards creating wealth.

Making Cents is an invitation to look differently at your relationship with money, learn from the experiences of others and make more intentional choices about your own financial journey.

Where to buy

Online, at our office or in a bookshop

KES 1,000 a copy. Order here and choose pick-up or delivery at checkout, or call us to arrange it.

  1. Pick up at our office

    Buy and collect your copy from the Centonomy office: Dale House, Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi.

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  2. Delivery

    For delivery, or to arrange a pick-up, call or WhatsApp Centonomy.

    +254 715 085 777
  3. In bookshops

    In nine bookshops in Kenya and Uganda, four of them online. See where

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Waceke Nduati
About the author

Waceke Nduati

For nearly two decades, Waceke Nduati has worked at the intersection of financial behaviour, entrepreneurship, wealth creation and leadership, exploring what it takes to turn financial knowledge into meaningful action and lasting outcomes. She founded Centonomy in 2009 and wrote the bestseller Making Cents.

FAQ

Ordering the book

How much is Making Cents?

KES 1,000 for the paperback.

Where can I buy Making Cents?

Here on the website, at the Centonomy office (Dale House, Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi), and at Nuria Bookstore, Text Book Centre, Prestige Bookshop and Kibanga Books.

How does delivery work?

Call Centonomy on +254 715 085 777 to arrange delivery or a pick-up. If you order on the website, choose pick-up or delivery at checkout and we will call you to arrange it.

Can I order copies for my team, guests or event?

Yes. Call +254 715 085 777 or email talkcents@centonomy.com with the number of copies and where they should go.

What is the book about?

What makes Making Cents different is that the stories are real. They are stories of money from people in Kenya: their struggles, mistakes, lessons and successes. At the end of each chapter, practical tools help you examine your own finances and begin taking steps towards creating wealth.

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