Kenyan banks lend double the MSME target in 2025 as entrepreneurs grapple with rising costs

Kenyan commercial banks lent Sh326.5 billion to micro, small and medium enterprises in 2025, reaching twice the lending target. The increase represents a significant expansion in financing for the country’s entrepreneurs. However, rising business costs and late government payments could limit borrowers’ ability to turn that funding into stronger earnings.

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