Oscar Kampala: The Ugandan Fashion Mogul Dressing Africa's Biggest Stars
At just 24, Oscar Kampala has built one of East Africa’s most exciting fashion brands, dressing thousands of students for prom and expanding his suit business across borders. In this Financially Incorrect Uganda Edition, he shares how he started hustling at 8 years old, grew a prom suit side hustle into a company, and managed to balance school with business. Oscar opens up about scaling into Kenya, what money means to him, why African entrepreneurs must learn to work together, and his biggest financial decisions — from buying land to reinvesting every shilling back into the business. He also reflects on his lowest financial point, what sustainability in fashion looks like, and why he won’t yet reveal his net worth.Help Shape the Future of Financially Incorrect – Take Less Than 5 Mins: https://shorturl.at/3iiJZWant to Be Featured on Financially Incorrect? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5tkdjgx9vHgXyJSC6💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
From Hustling at 17 to Building a Thriving Marketing Career | Nyandia Gachago’s Money Story
In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Nyandia Gachago—chartered marketer, AI trainer, and founder of Minty Lime, shares her unfiltered money story. From growing up in a plot household, facing the crushing costs of chronic illness, and moving back home twice, to experimenting with startups, scaling a butchery business, and finally building a thriving agency.Nyandia opens up about what it really costs to live with an invisible illness, the lessons she learned from failed partnerships, how moving closer to clients unlocked new opportunities, and the financial mistakes she’ll never repeat. She explains how she shifted from survival mode to strategy learning that money is a by-product of solving problems, not the goal itself, and that financial freedom begins with structure, discipline, and the right guidance.Help Shape the Future of Financially Incorrect – Take Less Than 5 Mins: https://shorturl.at/3iiJZWant to Be Featured on Financially Incorrect? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5tkdjgx9vHgXyJSC6💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
Why Nairobi is Africa's Underrated Property Investment Gem | VAAL Kenya x Financially Incorrect
Kenya’s property market is buzzing with new developments, rising prices, and growing interest from both local and foreign investors. But is this boom sustainable, or are we sitting on a real estate bubble? In this episode of Financially Incorrect, we unpack the truth behind the hype.Our guests break down the fundamentals of an economic bubble - sharp price increases, speculation, and cheap credit, and explain why Kenya’s market doesn’t quite fit the definition. We explore the realities of mortgage penetration (below 3%), the persistent housing deficit of over 2 million units, and how government borrowing, high interest rates, and investor confidence shape the sector.From short-term rentals and luxury apartments to co-ownership structures and REITs, we look at the opportunities available for both everyday investors and big developers. We also discuss the risks—like potential regulation, taxation, and market disruption—and how policy could evolve as real estate continues to grow.If you’ve ever wondered whether Nairobi’s skyline signals danger or opportunity, this episode gives you the clarity, context, and insights you need to make smarter investment decisions.Help Shape the Future of Financially Incorrect – Take Less Than 5 Mins: https://shorturl.at/3iiJZWant to Be Featured on Financially Incorrect? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5tkdjgx9vHgXyJSC6💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
How Flora Mutahi Scaled Melvins Tea Into a Household Name
In this episode of Financially Incorrect Business Edition, Flora Mutahi, founder of Melvins Tea, takes us through her remarkable 28-year journey of building one of Kenya’s most iconic tea brands. From starting with a small ginger tea business with limited capital to scaling operations, delegating tasks, diversifying products, and navigating major setbacks like office robbery, Flora shares the lessons that have defined her entrepreneurial path. She explores the difference between growing and scaling a business, the importance of systems and delegation, and how following consumer habits and building loyal relationships can drive long-term success. Along the way, she reflects on resilience, financial discipline, mentorship, and strategies for sustaining growth in Africa’s unique business landscape. This episode is a masterclass for anyone looking to understand entrepreneurship, perseverance, and innovation in action.Help Shape the Future of Financially Incorrect – Take Less Than 5 Mins: https://shorturl.at/3iiJZWant to Be Featured on Financially Incorrect? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5tkdjgx9vHgXyJSC6💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
Jack Owigar's Story on Hustle, Career Lessons and Financial Growth
In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Barrack sits down with Jack Owigar, the Regional Director for East Africa at Pulse, to unpack his story from a humble hustle selling drinks to leading one of the most influential media brands in the region. Jack reflects on his childhood in Lang’ata, the financial lessons he picked from his mother, and how being the last born in a family of six shaped his perspective on money, responsibility, and ambition. He takes us through his career moves across Nation, Brighter Monday, Citizen, and finally Pulse, sharing the wins, mistakes, and tough choices along the way. Beyond career growth, Jack opens up about his early financial missteps, how he learned to prioritize saving and investing in land, and why he believes people buy into relationships before they buy into products. This episode is packed with insights on navigating East Africa’s media landscape, managing money wisely, and building resilience through setbacks. If you enjoy authentic conversations on money, ambition, and growth, make sure to subscribe, like the video, and drop a comment sharing your own early money lesson.Help Shape the Future of Financially Incorrect – Take Less Than 5 Mins: https://shorturl.at/3iiJZWant to Be Featured on Financially Incorrect? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5tkdjgx9vHgXyJSC6💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux