How I Stopped Robbers from Targeting My M-Pesa — For Good

Have you ever been robbed so badly that you begin to wonder if your business is cursed? That was exactly how I felt. My name isn’t important here. What matters is what I went through — and how I turned things around.

I operate a small but busy M-Pesa shop in Machakos Town. I launched it four years ago, and over time, it became my main livelihood. My wife and I relied completely on that humble kiosk — it paid for rent, meals, school fees, and even our healthcare.

Then one Sunday morning, just before daybreak, a neighbor called me. My shop had been broken into during the night. The thieves had sliced through the back wall and taken everything. Phones, float cash, even the plastic chairs were gone. When I arrived, I nearly collapsed. They had even stolen the M-Pesa signboard. It felt like a targeted attack.. To Read More, Tap here