5 social media accounts that will make you financially savvy

Eric Kinoti, CEO, Shade Group Limited

He refers to himself as a knowledge philanthropist, and a look at his social media account will let you know that he is indeed one.

He mentors other young entrepreneurs and freely shares the knowledge he has gained on his journey to success with whoever will listen.

And it would be a good idea to listen to what he has to say, seeing as he was named Forbes Top 30 Most Promising Entrepreneurs in 2014.

Chris Kirubi, industrialist, entrepreneur and media owner

He got in to business as a young man and is still at it in his late 70. He no doubt has a wealth of experience and invaluable lessons picked up along the way.

He now runs a continual series on Twitter known as #AskKirubi, where the general public can ask him questions regarding entrepreneurship.

He also dishes out business, entrepreneurship and money tidbits regularly.

Sam Gichuru, CEO of Nailab

He founded Nailab (Nairobi Incubation Lab), a business incubator for ICT start-ups.

He spent a large part of his early life in poverty, and occasionally draws on those experiences and his experience in business to provide inspiration to other people looking to get a break in life financially.

By the very nature of his business, which is to help other entrepreneurs find footing and gain ground in their businesses, he is one of the go-to people for advice on how to get ahead as an entrepreneur.

Kellie Murungi,  Senior Consultant and Head of Training at Lattice

She has more than a decade’s worth of experience working with entrepreneurs and SMEs as a financial advisor, operational and portfolio manager.

She uses her social media accounts to give financial advice and is a huge champion of the #52WeekChallenge, a savings formula that guides you in saving money every week of the year. Followed faithfully, you can save Sh68,900 by the end of the year.

Following her on Twitter and on her YouTube channel Money Box By Rookie Manager will keep you on your toes with the bonus of picking her brains.

Rodgers Kirwa, CEO of IagribizAfrica

He is also known as Mr Agriculture, and for a good reason.

He is an award-winning agribusiness enthusiast, and is one of the most popular entrepreneurs online in agriculture.

Through his handle, @rodgers_kirwa, he has made social media a key vehicle in popularising agriculture as an attractive and viable venture.

He shares his own story and experiences and those of others in order to guide and encourage anyone interested in pursuing farming. He runs #agribusinesstalk254 on Twitter every Thursday to interact with people regarding the subject.