Who regulates lending in Kenya?
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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. […]

Lendsqr or ApPello: Which is the best loan management software in Botswana?
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Lendsqr or ApPello: Which is the best loan management software in Botswana?

Botswana’s lending landscape is transforming, and with it, the technology needs of lenders are changing too. Recent shifts in regulation, combined with an expanding appetite for digital financial services, have set the stage for a lending revolution.  According to the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA), there’s been a marked increase in the number of […]

How the Lendsqr Karma service blocks bad actors and defaulters
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How the Lendsqr Karma service blocks bad actors and defaulters

The greatest weapon of most unrepentant serial loan defaulters is the “lack of updated information”. Bad actors know that lenders don’t share information amongst themselves so often. With an opportunity laid out for them, they take advantage by going from one lender to another causing great financial distress. This unfortunate circumstance is uncommon with any […]