What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending
Group finance has a reach that many fintechs still underestimate. In Kenya, SACCOs that operate under regulation reported 6.84 million members in 2023, a number that shows how much formal group lending has grown. Beyond that, informal savings groups called chamas are even more widespread. Estimates suggest there are around 300,000 active chamas, each managing […]
The possible upsides of making GSI the go-to loan repayment method
The Federal government initiated the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) to nip the issue of non-performing loans and unrepentant loan defaulters in the bud. Unfortunately, the implementation of this very powerful tool has been limited.
Key providers for lenders in Rwanda: Credit bureaus, credit scoring, and payments providers
These key providers for lenders in Rwanda have built a financial infrastructure that's helping lenders focus on growth instead of grappling with inefficiencies.



