BVN is great, but here are 5 ways CBN can make it better
Creating BVN was a commendable first step, but if it doesn’t evolve with technology, it risks becoming more bureaucratic than valuable.
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 […]
Offline lending vs online lending: pros and cons
Not to declare one better than the other, but offline and online lending have their benefits and drawbacks.