A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya

Executive summary  From 2019 to 2024, Kenya experienced a steady rise in personal and consumer loan defaults, driven not just by economic challenges, but deeply rooted cultural behaviors, social expectations, and shifting attitudes towards debt. While formal banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile lenders expanded access to credit, repayment struggles mirrored longstanding cultural and communal dynamics. […]

How to restructure loans and work with struggling borrowers
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How to restructure loans and work with struggling borrowers

Loan restructuring is a common aspect of being a money lender. Borrowers, with sincere intentions to repay, often face hurdles such as economic shifts, unexpected emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. So, here are the ways you can help restructure loans for these borrowers.

11 things you need to start a loan business in Rwanda
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11 things you need to start a loan business in Rwanda

You'll need to register your business as a legal entity. But that's only one of 11 things you need to start a loan business in Rwanda.