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27 more digital lenders get approval from CBK, raising number of operators to 85

October 7, 2024 Staff Writer 0

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 27 additional 27 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), popularly known as digital lenders or mobile loan apps. This brings the number of licensed DCPs to [c]

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Only 10 digital lenders have so far been licensed by CBK

September 19, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Only 10 digital lenders or Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) have so far met the licensing regulations issued by the financial services industry regulator, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The news follows the CBK’s announcement [c]

Analysis & Features

Regulating digital lenders in Kenya: The benefits for consumers and providers

January 25, 2022 Staff Writer 0

By Tejpal Bedi In 2021, President Kenyatta approved an amendment that gives the Central Bank of Kenya powers to license and oversee previously unregulated digital money lenders. Citing technology advances and ongoing innovation in the [c]

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CBK now bars digital lenders from listing loan defaulters with CRBs

April 15, 2020 Staff Writer 1

Kenya’s financial services industry regulator, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published new Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) regulations and additional measures on credit information sharing (CIS) which bars digital (mobile phone-based) lenders from listing their [c]

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Digital lenders to hold month-long consumer awareness campaign

March 4, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Digital Lenders Association of Kenya (DLAK) has announced the first-ever MoneyMarch: a month-long event dedicated to bringing providers and consumers together in a conversation around financial health and wellness. MoneyMarch is sponsored by DLAK, in [c]

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OPPO A5 Pro: Packs reliability and high-performance features attractive to the mid-range smartphone market

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Kenya to host Cannes Young Lions Competition, with support from Safaricom and Tusker

Glass House PR releases its inaugural report on ‘State of PR in Africa’

IOC picks TCL as the Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category

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Despite global disruptions, targeted ransomware groups continue to cause havoc

ESET team analyzes tools from China-aligned TheWizards group, with targets across Asia and the Middle East

Chinese car boom in France: Sophos warns of the risk of data theft

Kaspersky finds leaked Netflix, Roblox and Discord accounts registered on corporate emails

ESET’s B2B solutions now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

INTERPOL targets stolen vehicle trafficking racket in West African police operation

Global tech brands take sponsorship slots at Connected Africa Summit 2025

INTERPOL operation against human trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in Côte d’Ivoire

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Pan-African distributor Screen Connect to premiere Nigerian psychological thriller ‘Over the Bridge’ in Kenya

Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, with $2,000 grand prize for best innovation

Ecobank CEO Jeremy Awori among 7 nominees for this year’s ‘Banker of the Year’ awards

Kenya Airways to support ‘Silent Digital Auction’ to boost conservation efforts at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Mommy Club NBO: Introducing the cast of the new reality series coming to Showmax

ZanaAfrica forum to discuss child online sexual exploitation and abuse of those with intellectual disabilities in Kenya

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CSR:

Pan-African distributor Screen Connect to premiere Nigerian psychological thriller ‘Over the Bridge’ in Kenya

Effective call-to-action strategies for Social Media marketing

Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate program

Schneider Electric honoured with the Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum

Showmax Original ‘Untying Kantai’ shines at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Samsung Electronics acquires FläktGroup, the Germany-based HVAC solutions provider

BURN secures $5 million investment from Electrifi to scale electric cooking in Kenya

Find N5: OPPO’s latest foldable smartphone now available in Kenya.

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