- Tevin Macharia Mukabana has disclosed that he adopted an unconventional way to save money for his future
- For two years, he has remained without a bed and furniture as he views them more like luxuries than necessities
- His only significant purchase in recent months has been a study table and a chair, which he uses as an office and for reading
Nairobi – For two years, Tevin Macharia Mukabana has lay his mattress directly on the floor each night, not out of preference, but out of purpose.
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The 26-year-old has lived without a bed as be believes the mattress he bought is “good enough”, and though it rests on bare ground, it gives him something more valuable than luxury: peace of mind.
Why Macharia doesn’t buy furniture
He told NgGossips that the room around him is sparse. There are no chairs as he sold them nearly a year ago just to keep up with rent.
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According to him, every time I think of buying new ones, he questions whether it is a priority at the moment and decides against it.
For many young people navigating life in the capital, the pressure to maintain appearances can be overwhelming: a well-furnished house, trendy clothes, regular outings.
But Macharia has deliberately stepped away from that cycle. His focus, instead, is on survival, discipline, and long-term growth.
“When little money comes, I don’t rush to impress anyone,” he says. “I pay bills. I buy books. I invest in knowledge.”
What does Macharia spend money on?
His only significant purchase in recent months has been a study table and a single chair, tools he considers essential for where he believes his life is headed.
Hours are spent seated there, not scrolling through distractions, but learning, researching, and building what he calls “capacity”.
It is a lifestyle marked by restraint. The last time he bought clothes was over a year ago. A visit to a nice hotel in December was not for leisure, but for a meeting.
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“I am building something deeper than comfort,” he explains, insisting that spending for comfort or status is no longer part of his thinking.
Macharia’s source of inspiration
Macharia draws inspiration from the teachings of a preacher whose idea is that certain rewards in life are not chased but attracted through growth.
It is a philosophy that has shaped his decisions: to slow down, to ignore external pressure, and to trust the process.
His faith plays a central role. In a world saturated with what he calls “motivational noise”, Tevin says he has chosen a quieter path by aligning himself with what he believes is God’s purpose for his life.
“I have chosen contentment. I have chosen growth. I have chosen God,” he says simply.
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Macharia’s plan for the future
While others may see lack, Macharia sees preparation. He is convinced that this season, however small it may appear, is laying the foundation for something far greater.
“Five years from now, I will not be here,” he says with confidence. “By the grace of God, I will have grown. I will have built something that cannot be shaken.”
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His story is a portrait of sacrifice rarely seen or understood in a society that often celebrates the end result but overlooks the journey.
And perhaps that is what makes his resolve stand out. Because in the stillness of his nearly empty room, Tevin insists that something meaningful is already taking shape.
Kenyan woman breaks piggy bank
Meawhile, a Kenyan lady inspired many social media users after breaking the home bank she had been saving money in the entire year of 2025.
She quietly began the journey on December 31, 2024, setting herself a personal New Year’s resolution few knew about.
Determined to stay disciplined, she committed to saving 10% of her daily income, even on days when nothing came in, and managed to save KSh 51,800.
Source: NgGossips
