Every Nigerian child understands the quiet tension of the mid-month call. It often begins warmly — “How is work, my child?” — and ends with a careful request for help covering an unexpected expense.
The issue is rarely unwillingness. It’s friction. Life gets busy, deadlines are missed, and support becomes reactive instead of consistent. Over time, parents are forced to ask, children feel guilty, and dignity quietly erodes.
Today, MyRunway announces the launch of Dependant Runway, a new feature designed to turn family support from an awkward request into a reliable, automated system of care.
“I remember the pit in my stomach every time my mum called for a quick cash refill,” said Omotayo Kuye, Founder of MyRunway. “I loved her, but I was failing at the logistics of that love. Without a system, I felt like a failing son, and she felt like a burden. That cycle needed to end.”
This is the reality for many young professionals: earning enough to help but lacking the structure to make that help consistent. The result is irregular support, strained conversations, and emotional distance.
MyRunway was initially built to help individuals stop their salaries from “disappearing.” But the team quickly realized that personal financial control is only half the story. Real financial stability must also account for the people who depend on you. Dependant Runway, alongside Emergency Fund, completes that picture.
The feature allows users to set up dedicated, automated stipends for parents or children. Unlike traditional standing orders, Dependant Runway is integrated into the user’s overall financial health. Support is prioritized and sent automatically — before discretionary spending happens. It’s budgeting built for real life, not ideal spreadsheets.
“Our mission has evolved,” Omotayo Kuye added. “This is no longer just about personal discipline. It’s about protecting dignity. No parent should have to repeatedly ask for basic needs when their children are working hard. We want parents to feel steady, silent support — every single month.”
Early feedback from users has been deeply emotional. Many report not just better money habits, but better relationships. Parents stop asking. Children stop apologizing. Trust replaces tension.
With Dependant Runway, users move from being unreliable providers to consistent, dependable guides. Support becomes predictable. Peace of mind becomes normal.
All-in-One Financial Discipline with MyRunway
Dependant Runway joins a growing suite of tools on the MyRunway app, including:
- Smart Budget – Intelligent income-based budgeting that adapts to real life
- AI-Powered Expense Tracker – Automatic receipt scanning and categorization
- Emergency Fund – Build financial buffers for life’s surprises
- Personal Runway – Plan and stretch your income until the next payday
- Dependant Runway – Automated, dignified support for parents and children
Together, these features help Africans move from financial stress to financial clarity — for themselves and their families.
With Dependant Runway, MyRunway isn’t just managing money. It’s preserving dignity, strengthening families, and redefining what responsible financial support looks like.
Download MyRunway today on the App Store and Google Play Store to start building financial discipline that supports you — and the people who matter most.
About MyRunway
MyRunway is a financial discipline platform built for Africans to gain control over their cash flow. By focusing on “runway” rather than traditional budgeting alone, MyRunway provides practical systems that support long-term stability, smarter spending, and dependable family care.
