Banks push for SME governance reforms as technology redefines credit assessment

National Bank of Kenya Managing Director George Odhiambo during the My Chat with a Bank CEO forum. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

National Bank of Kenya Managing Director George Odhiambo has raised concerns over weak governance, poor data systems and outdated perceptions about lending.

He noted that these remain the biggest obstacles preventing Kenyan SMEs from accessing affordable credit, even as banks modernise their assessment models.