Regulation and Policy in Kenya’s Digital Banking Space
Kenya’s digital banking sector has evolved rapidly since the launch of M-PESA in 2007. The country’s mobile-first approach has brought millions into the formal financial...
“Don’t Delegate Your Money”: How Ndindi Nyoro Picks Stocks on the NSE
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. When Ndindi Nyoro talks about...
How the COVID-19 Era Accelerated Digital Banking Adoption in Kenya
Kenya, long a pioneer in mobile money, experienced a major shift in its digital banking landscape during the COVID-19 era. Before the pandemic, mobile money...
The Role of Fintech Partnerships in Kenyan Banking
Kenya’s banking landscape has undergone a rapid transformation driven by fintech-bank partnerships. Known as “Silicon Savannah,” the country has become a leading fintech hub in...
A History of Digital Banking in Kenya: From ATMs to Mobile Apps
The evolution of digital banking in Kenya spans more than a century, tracing a path from early banking halls to today’s mobile-first financial ecosystem. It...
Banks with the Best Customer Service in Kenya
As the world marks Customer Service Week from October 1-7, it's a timely reminder of the pivotal role exceptional service plays in building trust and...
How Mobile Money Paved the Way for Digital Banking
In the early 2000s, Kenya’s financial system was characterized by exclusion and limited accessibility. More than 80% of adults lacked a bank account, and cash...
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Salary Advances
Salary advances have become a financial lifeline for many employees in Kenya who face unexpected bills or mid-month cash shortages. These short-term loans allow workers...
How Salary Advance Loans Work in Kenyan Banks
Salary advance loans, sometimes called salary loans or cash advances, are short-term, unsecured loans designed for salaried employees who need quick access to money before...
Impact of Salary Advances on Employee Retention and Productivity
More than 70% of Kenyan workers depend on early access to their wages, either through salary advances or short-term loans, to cover basic expenses. With...