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Why Kenyans prefer digital lenders, chamas for emergencies

Kenyans use digital lenders and chamas for emergency loans. [File Courtesy]

For the first time, digital credit providers have overtaken informal networks such as family support and chama payouts as the first port of call for Kenyans facing a financial emergency, a new survey shows.

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