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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 […]
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Best loan management software for Kenyan lenders: Lendsqr vs. Presta
Digital lending has completely transformed Kenya’s financial landscape, thanks in large part to mobile money platforms like M-Pesa. With over 83% of Kenyans using mobile money, access to quick credit has never been easier. This rise in digital lending has driven adoption rates sky-high—making it simpler for millions of Kenyans to access loans in minutes […]
