How to get started as a lender in Kenya
Believe it or not, there are approximately 7.4 million MSMEs in Kenya struggling to access credit, desperately waiting for you to decide to set up shop as a lender in Kenya. Getting started as a lender in Kenya means stepping into a market with a $1.1 billion credit gap. If you’re worried about competition, know […]
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. […]
Introducing third-party disbursement: A game-changing feature for lenders
Learn more about the Lendsqr third-party disbursement feature