Topic: Loans

Fresh test for Ruto as IMF urges new tax policies to unlock loans

By Brian Ngugi   2024-09-18 21:34:18

The International Monetary Fund has called on the Kenya Kwanza administration to develop new tax policies to unlock billions of dollars in loans.

Ruto faces fresh test as IMF calls for new tax policies to unlock loans

By Brian Ngugi   2024-09-18 15:18:20

The fresh call comes in the wake of recent turmoil, including widespread protests led by Gen Z activists against IMF-backed tax measures that resulted in dozens being killed by police.

Banks with the priciest, cheapest loans revealed in analysis

By Brian Ngugi   2024-09-04 12:44:52

CBK data reveals a competitive landscape among Tier-I banks, particularly regarding long-term loan offerings, with interest rates generally ranging between 13-18 per cent.

CBK lowers key rate to spur credit uptake as banks freeze loans

By Brian Ngugi   2024-08-06 22:11:18

CBK has lowered its key interest rate to 12.75% from 13% in a bid to spur credit uptake, as banks have been freezing loans amid a deteriorating economic environment.

Agricultural Corporation launches its new strategic plan, set to improve loans

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-07-15 13:25:07

Asset Finance allows farmers to acquire machinery using the assets as collateral

Varsity students can use birth certificates for loans, scholarship application

By Irene Githinji   2024-07-10 14:49:58

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Chief Executive Charles Ringera said that birth certificates are being used in situations where there is a delay in issuance of national identity cards (ID).