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Manufacturers seek higher loan limit in credit guarantee scheme

By Graham Kajilwa | 7mos ago

Manufacturers want the State-funded credit guarantee scheme (CGS) for small businesses to be increased by Sh15 million and the repayment period extended to eight years.

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