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Kenya leads in mobile money borrowing as Sub-Saharan Africa leans on informal loans - World Bank Report
Kenya leads in mobile money borrowing as Sub-Saharan Africa leans on informal loans - World Bank Report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

In 2024, 32 per cent of Kenyan adults borrowed from mobile money providers, the highest share in the region.

Mobile money agents handle less cash despite surge in transactions as low-value transfers rise
Mobile money agents handle less cash despite surge in transactions as low-value transfers rise
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

During the quarter under review, mobile money subscriptions rose by 7.27 million to hit 85 million, while an additional 89,389 active agents were brou...

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