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. […]

Effective loan collections for lenders in Zimbabwe
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Effective loan collections for lenders in Zimbabwe

Find out how to ensure loan repayments without turning every collection into a battle.

7 loan apps in South Africa with low interest
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7 loan apps in South Africa with low interest

This guide looks closely at 7 loan apps in South Africa that stand out for how their products hold up in practice.