CBK licenses 54 digital lenders in 3 months as mobile lending tops $1.27bn

Kenya’s central bank has licensed 54 digital lenders over three months, as mobile lending exceeds $1.27 billion. The approvals come amid strong expansion in the country’s digital credit market. This development highlights the growing importance of mobile financial services in Kenya and the regulator’s role in overseeing the sector.

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