Kenya’s licensing of 42 new digital lenders and what it means for credit markets in Africa
Kenya’s licensing of 42 new digital lenders signals a major shift in how credit markets across Africa are evolving. By bringing more players into a regulated framework, the move aims to improve transparency, protect borrowers, and expand access to formal credit. But it also raises important questions about competition, risk management, and market saturation. For lenders across the continent, this development offers both a blueprint for regulation and a reminder that sustainable growth depends not just on scale, but on trust, compliance, and responsible lending practices.
Where to get instant mobile money loans in Kenya
In Kenya, financial emergencies don't wait for bank hours, and neither should you. While the market is crowded with apps promising "instant" cash, the reality is often a maze of slow approvals and high friction. We’ve mapped out exactly where to get genuine, lightning-fast mobile money loans that hit your wallet when you actually need them. Whether it’s for a quick business restock or an unexpected bill, here is the honest breakdown of the platforms that deliver on their promise of speed without the headache.
A deep overview of business and SME loans in Kenya
Whether through banks, SACCOs, digital platforms, or informal channels, we examine how Kenya's business owners are financing their operations and what’s next for them.
How to get a student loan in the UK as an international student from Kenya
As a Kenyan international student, the path to funding your studies in the UK can be rough but there are still ways to overcome these challenges and build the future you’ve always desired. Let’s walk through it step by step in this guide.
How to get a business loan in Kenya
The reality for most Kenyan entrepreneurs today is that they're full of ideas but lack the capital to execute. Securing a business loan can be an overwhelming process but in this guide, we've made it easier for you to understand.
Lenders battle against fraudsters; a case for an industry blacklist
As digital lending surges in Nigeria, fraud has quietly become one of the industry’s biggest threats, with coordinated identity theft and serial loan defaulters overwhelming individual lenders who battle in isolation. The danger isn’t unique. Kenya offers a stark warning, with an estimated 3.2 million people blacklisted on the country’s TransUnion credit bureau. Without a unified industry blacklist to identify and curb repeat offenders, Nigerian lenders risk following the same path, continually staying several steps behind increasingly sophisticated fraudsters.
