Let’s protest against financial indiscipline
It’s hard to believe it’s already been five months since we launched Kolo. But we’re grateful you’re alive to read our email. Your continued support has been our driving force, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates and important financial insights with you. What’s popping in the finance space? 📰 💰 Interest Rate Hike […]
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. […]
Top 5 loan apps for 500 to 10,000 birr in Ethiopia 2025
So, which loan apps truly fulfill their promises? Before we look at the top five that stand out in Ethiopia today, let’s understand some of the basic requirements of most lenders.