Frequently Asked Questions about SACCOs
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Frequently Asked Questions about SACCOs

This FAQ aims to answer the questions you encounter most when working with SACCOs, whether you are assessing credit risk, designing lending products, advising on tech integrations, or evaluating partnerships.

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. […]

7 effective debt collection practices and legal considerations
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7 effective debt collection practices and legal considerations

When you choose effective debt collection practices, treat debtors with respect and adhere to the law, you're more likely to collect what you're owed.