Common Myths About Credit Scores and CRB Listings in Kenya
Credit scores and CRB listings in Kenya influence how lenders assess risk, determine loan limits, and set interest rates. Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) such as...
Co-operative Bank Reports Sh21.56 Billion in Profits in Q3 2025
Co-operative Bank of Kenya recorded a profit after tax of KES 21.56 billion for the third quarter ending September 2025, an increase from KES 19.21...
The Role of Guarantors and Co-Signers in Your Credit Profile
Default rates in Kenya's mobile loan app sector are high, with the 2021 FinAccess survey showing 46.3% of digital app loan borrowers defaulted. This shows...
TONY ELUMELU STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH KENYA FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
12th November, 2025 Nairobi, Kenya - United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu CFR, concluded...
IMF Sounds Caution as Kenya Turns to Yuan to Cut Dollar Debt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over the growing trend among African countries, including Kenya and Ethiopia, of swapping dollar loans from China...
Most Valuable Companies in Kenya by Market Capitalization
As of November 8, 2025, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) market capitalization has risen back above KSh 3 trillion for the first time since April...
KCB Takes Charge of MotorHub Operations with New Administrator
KCB Bank has placed MotorHub Limited under administration, appointing Kereto Marima as its administrator effective 4 November 2025. Under the administration process, Marima now holds...
How Fintechs Are Using Credit Scores to Build New Loan Products in Kenya
Kenya’s fintech sector, widely known as the "Silicon Savannah," is transforming lending by leveraging alternative credit scoring to bridge the gap for unbanked and underbanked...
The Rise of Behaviour-Based Scoring Models in Kenya
Kenya is experiencing a notable rise of behaviour-based scoring models in credit assessment, reshaping how lenders evaluate risk and expanding financial access for millions of...
How to Avoid Issues and Stay in Good Terms with Loan Apps
Mobile loan apps have transformed access to credit in Kenya, with over 5 million users by 2025. These platforms allow quick borrowing for emergencies, bills,...