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. […]

Who regulates lending in Zambia
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Who regulates lending in Zambia

The answer to who regulates lending in Zambia depends entirely on what kind of lending you're doing. Zambia operates under a tiered regulatory system that separates financial institutions by their activities, capital requirements, and the level of risk they pose to the financial system. 

How to get started as a lender in Sierra Leone
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How to get started as a lender in Sierra Leone

How do you start lending in a country where most people are still outside the formal financial system? In Sierra Leone, over 70% of the population are financially excluded.  That means the majority of people don’t have access to bank accounts, loans, or digital payment options. This gap leaves many dependent on cash transactions, which […]