Timothy W. Maina

Ground Up · Wealth

Build wealth from the ground up

I'm not a financial advisor — I'm a builder who runs the numbers before I move. These are the same simple models I use, shared openly, with the disappointing parts left in. Start here.

Monthly investing calculator

See what steady monthly investing becomes over time — and what it's actually worth once inflation takes its cut.

For20 years
Expected annual return10% · 3.8% after inflation

You invest

KSh 2,400,000

Projected value

KSh 7,182,592

Growth from compounding

KSh 4,782,592

+199% on what you put in

In today's money

KSh 2,239,566

After inflation — the honest number

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What you invested Growth from compoundingPeak: 7.2M

Educational simulation only — not financial advice, not a recommendation of any product, and not a guarantee of returns. Real markets are volatile and don't grow in a straight line; this model assumes a steady average return and ignores fees, taxes, and the order in which gains arrive. Figures are illustrative — verify current rates and consult a CMA-licensed advisor before investing.

Coming next

Strategy guides by what you can invest

The percentage growth is the same whether you invest 10K or 100K — what changes is the strategy your capacity unlocks. Four guides, each with the vehicles and mix that fit, plus a Google Sheet you can copy.

KSh 10,000 / month

Foundation

Build the habit and a buffer. One money market fund, liquidity first.

KSh 20,000–50,000 / month

Diversify

Add government bonds and your first equity or index exposure.

KSh 60,000–100,000 / month

Balanced

Global exposure, REITs, and tax-advantaged retirement layers.

Above KSh 100,000 / month

Advanced

Allocation modelling, scenario ranges, and business cash flow into your portfolio.

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Everything here is educational and general in nature — not financial advice, not a recommendation of any specific product, and not a guarantee of returns. Consult a CMA-licensed advisor before making investment decisions. More on how I think about this on the blog.