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Nairobi County locked out of World Bank performance financing billions
Nairobi County has been locked out of a World Bank performance-based financing stream meant to strengthen county governance and service delivery, raising questions about reform benchmarks.
Digital lenders become Kenya’s new debt collectors — and regulators are watching
Mobile digital lenders have become aggressive debt collectors in everyday Kenyan life, raising consumer-protection questions as apps replace traditional village pressure with automated shaming and recovery tactics.
PesaLink fee cuts spread to 19 banks as retail payment war heats up
Discounted PesaLink transfer tariffs have spread to 19 banks and microfinance banks, up from 10 in under two months, including five of Kenya’s top ten lenders.
CBK seeks stronger AML enforcement powers under Microfinance Bill 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya is seeking powers to regulate, supervise and enforce anti-money laundering compliance under the Microfinance Bill 2026, tightening oversight beyond traditional banks.
Cost of a healthy diet in Kenya jumps as millions more cannot afford one
FAO-linked figures show the daily cost of a healthy diet in Kenya rising sharply over eight years, with about nine million more people unable to afford nutritious food as prices climb.
Government invests Sh922 million in 14 modern markets across Kisumu
The national government is investing more than Sh922 million to build 14 modern markets across Kisumu County under the Economic Stimulus Programme, aiming to upgrade trading spaces for local businesses.
KMRC’s Sh9.4bn sustainability bond marks a new chapter for housing finance
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company’s sustainability bond on the NSE drew demand of about 312.8 per cent and raised Sh9.4 billion, signalling deeper capital-market appetite for housing finance.
Kiambu own-source revenue hits record Sh6.5bn after digital overhaul
Kiambu County’s own-source revenue has jumped from about Sh2.9 billion to a record Sh6.5 billion after automation and tighter collection systems, local reporting says.
Bankers push back on Sh250m capital rule for microfinance firms
The Kenya Bankers Association says a proposed Sh250 million capital requirement for microfinance institutions — plus stiff competition fines — could force exits and shrink access to credit.