credit market Stories

Private sector credit slows to 4 per cent, shrinking Kenya's money supply
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

According to data from the CBK, the total amount of money circulating in the economy dropped by half, marking a significant downturn in Kenya's financ...

Treasury report: China tops list of Kenya’s debt payments to external creditors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

China received more in debt payments than multilateral lenders, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

Directline gives insurance regulator 24-hour ultimatum to remove 'illegal' directors
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Directline had written to the IRA listing the directors including SK Macharia's wife as a shareholder.

Swimming in loans: Kenya’s foreign borrowing hits Sh898 billion in 2023-2024 fiscal year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Principal repayments exceeded Sh500 billion in the past year alone, highlighting Kenya's growing debt burden.

COP29 aftermath: Youth call for manageable goals to meet Africa's climate needs
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2024

Even though Africa contributes little to global emissions, it is already facing severe effects of climate change, like more droughts, floods, and risi...

Interpol arrests 24 Kenyans in major operation against credit card fraudsters 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Dubbed ‘Operation Serengeti,’ the operation focused on dismantling criminal networks exploiting banking systems and engaging in fraudulent activities.

COP29 agrees deal to kick-start global carbon credit trading
Reuters  |  Nov 24, 2024

The agreement hinged on ensuring credibility in the system so it can reliably lead to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change.

New Bill seeks to give CBK control over 'buy-now-pay-later' firms to curb exploitation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Bill proposes the removal of definitions such as digital channel, digital credit, digital credit business, and digital credit provider from the Ce...

COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit
Reuters  |  Nov 09, 2024

The COP29 talks begin on November 11, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

High loan interest rates push more Kenyans to local credit arrangements
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 29, 2024

Experts argue that the venture is often appealing because it typically comes with lower or no interest rates compared to formal loans from banks.

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.

Current carbon market landscape in bad shape - World Bank
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2024

The update, which delves into the bottlenecks currently impeding the growth prospects of the market, says the projected extended timelines are due to...

Banks post Sh7.4 billion decline in quarterly profit amid tough economy
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 16, 2024

Gross loans decreased by 1.0 per cent from Sh4.1 trillion in March 2024, to Sh4.04 trillion in June 2024. 

I don't think KDF feared me, maybe my style - Duale on leadership qualities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

"Maybe it was my style of leadership and I will take the same style to Environment. I had the same style in Parliament," Duale affirmed.

Moody’s downgrades Kenya’s credit worthiness on Finance Bill withdrawal
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 09, 2024

The firm reduced the county's rating one level down from B3 to Caa1, reflecting a significantly diminished capacity to implement revenue-based fiscal...

Licenced digital credit providers rise to 58 after CBK gives nod to 7 more firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2024

CBK said the move will intensify competition in the lucrative digital credit industry, providing more options for Kenyans seeking digital loans.

African governments trapped in debts over climate change - Ruto
John Mbati  |  May 29, 2024

Ruto highlighted that the frequency of extreme weather events continuously diminishes the resources available for public investment and the provision...

Harassment cases of borrowers by digital lenders decline by 75% – Data Protection Office
Barack Oduor  |  May 15, 2024

The Data Protection Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, noted a drastic decline in complaints against financial service providers since the introduction...

Relief for Somalia as Paris Club creditor nations cancel 99 per cent of debt
Amina Wako  |  Mar 13, 2024

This move positions Somalia on a path towards financial stability and economic revitalization.

CBK grants licenses to 19 new digital lenders
Rading Biko  |  Mar 06, 2024

The CBK received over 480 applications for licensing as firms rushed to comply with the Act.

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