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Sacco-led youth credit expands as informal finance fills lending gap

Kenya's youth credit market is shifting toward Sacco-led lending models as traditional banking continues to exclude young borrowers with limited collateral and informal income streams.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-07 16:08:00
The meeting also shared insights, including how AI is affecting jobs and skills, how companies can improve productivity, and how HR and technology teams can work more closely together.
By Patrick Vidija 2026-06-04 11:06:00
Digital literacy experts believe more young people can embrace and access digital literacy and online work opportunities through the established Jitume Digital Hubs in many parts of the country.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-06-03 17:43:20
The communications graduate has built a maggot farming venture that feeds fish, trains farmers, supplies feed across multiple counties.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-06-03 12:29:22
Improved data collection has strengthened support programmes for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
By Benard Orwongo 2026-06-03 10:13:37
The partnership will initially be implemented in Kenya through a pilot phase running until December 2026, with plans to expand into other East African markets from 2027.
By James Wanzala 2026-06-03 10:04:47
This month, Vivo Fashion Group will be 15 years in business. And last year, the business surpassed the Sh1 billion revenue mark. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-06-03 09:30:00
More Kenyans prefer self employment over employment
By James Wanzala 2026-06-03 09:00:00
Small businesses can collaborate in sourcing and purchasing, logistics and delivery, supplying large contracts, and accessing new markets.
By Lydiah Kiburu 2026-06-03 06:00:00
State has mastered the art of taking revenue quickly, predictably, and almost unavoidably but does not account for it .
By James Mungai 2026-06-03 06:00:00
When policies become more important than people, companies unintentionally create “bound feet” in their customer journey.
By Grace Ngugi 2026-06-03 00:00:00
Kenyans working for digital platforms have called on the government to treat all workers with dignity, saying is a basic human right.
By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-02 17:40:01