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Treasury halts new funding for loan guarantee scheme for small traders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The suspension comes as the Treasury works on transitioning the scheme to a new public-private venture, the Kenya Credit Guarantee Scheme Company (KCG...

Counties turn to expensive loans to cover essential expenses amid Treasury delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

Governance experts are concerned that the borrowing, combined with the delays, could lead to serious financial strains on the county governments.

State's high domestic borrowing draining credit for private sector – World Bank
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The report emphasised the urgency of accelerating structural reforms, particularly in light of Kenya’s fiscal constraints.

KBA announces plans to make borrowing affordable with lower interest rates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Gachora acknowledged that many borrowers continue to face financial strain due to rising living costs.

Kenya seeks Sh37.6 billion IMF funds cut citing lower financing pressures
Amina Wako  |  Nov 05, 2024

Kenya's successful Eurobond issuance in February, which enabled it buy back a significant portion of the 2024 Eurobond, is the driving force behind th...

Appetite for loans rises as Kenyans grapple with squeezed disposable income
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 25, 2024

The latest report by Kenya's most funded fintech, M-Kopa, for instance, indicates that the demand for loans has surged.

CBK says banks gave Sh783 billion in loans to Kenyan SMEs in 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

President William Ruto said the figure represented an increase of about Sh75 billion.

CBK approves 27 more digital lenders to offer credit services in Kenya
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 01, 2024

The move brings to 85 the total number of licensed digital credit providers in the country.

Tough economy strains borrowers, increasing loan repayment struggles
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 19, 2024

According to the 2023 Banking Supervision Report by the Central Bank, the deterioration in banks' asset quality is a 30 per cent jump compared to the...

Museveni chides World Bank, urges audit of intentions behind loans
Amina Wako  |  Apr 30, 2024

Museveni accused the bank of emphasising profit-driven agendas and prioritising loans for seminars at the expense of Africa's development.

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