CBK licenses 42 more digital lenders as Kenya cracks down on predatory loan apps

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 42 digital credit providers (DCPs), raising the total number of approved lenders operating in the country to 195 as regulators intensify efforts to clean up Kenya’s fast-growing digital lending space. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, CBK said the new approvals were […]