Loan apps in Kenya

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The ODPC disclosed that it had received around 150 complaints relating to Whitepath and its unethical practices. [Photo/ BBC]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Data Commissioner Hits Loan Apps With Ksh5 Million Fine

The ODPC disclosed that it had received around 150 complaints relating to Whitepath and its unethical practices.

The Central Bank of Kenya in March licensed 10 additional digital credit providers, bringing to 32 the total number of digital lenders licensed to operate in the country.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Google Bars Loan Apps Accessing Contacts, Photos

The company's updated personal loans policy states that apps aiming to provide or facilitate personal loans may not access user contacts or photos. 

Examples of digital loan services are Safaricom's M-Shwari and KCB M-Pesa, as well as loan apps such as Tala (pictured), Branch and Zenka. [Photo/ JITIMU]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Loan Apps in Kenya Fight New 20% Tax

The Digital Finance Services Association of Kenya wants the implementation of the Excise Duty Act as amended by the Finance Act 2022 suspended...

"The (registration) details will form the basis of early engagement between CBK and the DCPs for effective implementation of the Act," CBK states.
BUSINESS

Loan Apps Race to Beat CBK Registration Deadline

According to CBK, registration of digital credit providers "will facilitate smooth transition from an unregulated to a regulated environment."

Among other things, digital lenders have been accused of exploitative lending, debt shaming, money laundering and illegal mining of private customer data. [Photo/ Cathryn Virginia | NBC News]
ECONOMY

Digital Loans to Flow Once Again as CBK Backs Apps’ Return to CRBs

The suspension of digital lenders from CRB reporting had seen a massive decline in the volumes of loans they issued. According to the...