Kenyans play the Pambazuka lottery daily and many have become instant millionaires overnight.
What many may not know is that planning is key before and after lady luck decides to shine her light your way and you finally Pambazuka by winning the amazing Mzooka jackpot.
Here are 5 tips to consider:
1. Keep your winning ticket to yourself
Do not tell a soul because a man is what he hides. Not everyone will be happy for you and might hatch a plan to sabotage your soon to be spending ambitions by confiscating your proof or winnings. Keep that ticket close.
2. Stay away from crime
Stay away from nefarious activities or people just in case you end up committing or accused of a crime and end up behind bars.
This may hinder your chance of collecting your windfall especially if its validity has an expiry date.
3. Plan your investments
Please don’t suddenly turn into a serial entrepreneur just because of availability of funds.
Many winners go flat broke because of investing in poorly planned schemes that are suggested by family, friends, acquaintances or even shrewd colleagues. Kaa chonjo!
4. Keep family and friends close. Stick to your routine.
If you strike the jackpot, be wise enough not to isolate yourself from the world.
Keep at your job, maintain your family and those you care about because eventually, it is people that make life worth living.
Maintaining your newly acquired “sonko” status can be tricky. After all, everyone is afraid of losing that money whether it came by being lucky or through the sweat of their brow.
5. Do not lose your ticket
For those who actually purchase paper tickets, by any means necessary, do not lose your ticket. This goes without saying since it the only way to prove your winnings.
Finally, play responsibly.
