I&M Bank Shinda Millioni transforms saving into an engaging, rewarding experience that builds consistency, community, and financial confidence.
Saving money has always carried a serious tone. When many of us here of saving, we think of sacrificing our daily joys, maybe even making spreadsheets to track money and waiting forever to enjoy the fruits of our effort. But that is not necessarily the truth and even the perception is beginning to change, with people seeing saving as more relaxed. Take I&M Bank’s Shinda Millioni for instance, which is shifting saving into a refreshing approach that makes it feel light, rewrding and even thrilling.
Through their Shinda Millioni campaign, the bank has redefined what it means to save. With a minimum of Ksh 2,000 in your account, you automatically enter weekly and monthly draws where real people are walking away with real money. Ten customers get Ksh 50,000 every week, and one lucky saver bags a cool million every month. The idea is simple. Make saving fun and give you something to look forward to as you grow your financial discipline.
The campaign has quickly caught the attention of people because it speaks a language we all understand. That saving is easier when it feels worth it. There’s something exciting about knowing that your consistency might earn you a little surprise along the way. It’s no longer about missing out or tightening your budgets, but about building your future and enjoying the process while at it.
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A recent winner from the Shinda Millioni campaign, Dorcas Wanga, has been inspiring small business owners across Kenya. Their story which we featured here is a perfect reminder that the best things come from baby steps and consistency.For entrepreneurs juggling daily challenges, this kind of win is a boost of hope an it shows that saving, no matter how modest, is a habit worth building.
If you think about it, Kenya’s saving culture could use this kind of push. Statistics from the Central Bank show that only a small percentage of adults save regularly. The barriers are often psychological — saving feels like something for people earning “enough.” I&M’s approach changes that. The entry point is accessible, the process is simple, and the reward is motivating. It’s a model that removes fear from finance and replaces it with participation.
The whole idea is to make saving part of daily life, not a burden. The I&M On The Go (OTG) App makes that possible by letting you open an account, deposit, and monitor progress from your phone. You don’t need to stand in a queue or fill out long forms. Everything operates digitally, hence giving you more control and less stress.
Beyond the prizes, the Shinda Millioni campaign builds something even more valuable, and that is the saving habit. Once you start saving regularly and getting excited to see your money build up, it becomes second nature and you start to think differently about spending and planning. In short you dream bigger as you get used to seeing your balance grow, and that small progress keeps you going.
What makes this initiative special is that it has a community ring to it. Every week, winners are announced, stories are shared, and people cheer each other on. It feels personal and not necessarily transactional, hence it gets easier to stick to the habit. You save, participate, and you feel that you belong to a group of people who are all trying to do better with money.
Saving doesn’t have to feel dull or heavy. It can be practical, social, and even exciting and I&M has managed to make it feel relatable. Whether you are running a business, working a 9-to-5, or freelancing, there’s always room to start small and stay consistent.
You never know. That Ksh 2,000 could be the start of a better relationship with your money — and maybe, if luck smiles your way, the call that says you’re the next I&M millionaire.
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