House Girls Village

In today’s economy, managing money wisely is a skill everyone needs — including domestic workers. Many house helps in Kenya earn modest incomes but handle large responsibilities, from supporting families back home to paying bills and saving for the future. Unfortunately, without the right financial habits, even a steady income can slip through one’s fingers. At House Girls Village & Bureau , we believe that empowering house helps with financial knowledge is just as important as training them in home management, childcare, or cleaning. A financially literate house help is confident, responsible, and more dependable in her work. Let’s explore the 15 essential financial skills every house help should master — and how these skills can change lives. 1. Understanding Their Income and Expenses A house help at work The first step to financial success is knowing exactly how much one earns and spends. A house help should track her salary, tips, and bonuses and understand where her money...

  This my bad Experience With a Bad House Help — And Why I’ll Never Hire From a Street Corner Again — As Narrated by our Kilimani Client There’s something deeply unsettling about trusting a total stranger with your home, your children, and your peace of mind. Yet, for many of us in Nairobi, it’s a risk we must take when life’s demands leave us little time for household duties. A few months ago, I found myself in desperate need of a house help. My regular nanny had left to attend to family issues back home, and I had just resumed a demanding job in Kilimani. My mornings had turned chaotic — burnt breakfasts, unmade beds, and endless laundry. I needed help fast. 🌪️ The Temptation of a “Quick Fix” Bureau My Worst Experience With a Bad House Help One Saturday morning, as I hurried to the market, I passed a small noticeboard nailed to a rusty gate along Ngong Road. A handwritten paper screamed in bold letters: “HOUSE GIRLS AVAILABLE – RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY. CHEAP RATES!” Beh...