CBK Licenses 27 New Digital Lenders

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In September 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licensed 27 additional digital credit providers, increasing the total number of licensed providers to 153. This licensing is part of CBK’s ongoing supervision of the digital lending sector, initiated in 2022 to ensure compliance with consumer protection and financial stability regulations. Licensed providers must adhere to established standards on transparency, customer protection, and fair lending.