Who regulates lending in Kenya?
Kenya has been at the forefront of digital lending, making it easier than ever for ordinary citizens to access credit. Just a decade ago, getting a loan meant filling out endless paperwork, waiting in long bank queues, and often needing collateral that many people simply didn’t have. Then came mobile lending apps promising “easier” loans. […]
CBN’s Global Standing Instruction (GSI) explained
Understand what the CBN's Global Standing Instruction (GSI) is and how it affect loan repayments within the Nigerian financial ecosystem
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. […]


