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Economy recovery to double lending to small businesses, experts say
Economy recovery to double lending to small businesses, experts say
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 22, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) early this month scaled down its base lending rate by 0.5 per cent to 10.75 per cent.

High lending rates expected to slow private sector credit growth - CBK survey
High lending rates expected to slow private sector credit growth - CBK survey
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 21, 2024

The survey found that high lending rates and tight credit underwriting are reducing the demand and uptake of new facilities.

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