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Topic: Lenders

Co-op Bank leads list of Kenyan lenders in Forbes World top 500

By Brian Ngugi   2026-09-11 11:04:21

Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings were included in the ranking of 500 banks from 89 countries, published on Wednesday by Forbes

Kenya lenders turn to AI, digital assets to reshape credit market

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-08-17 17:48:25

Kenya’s financial sector is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence, alternative data and cloud computing to change how credit is assessed and provided.

Local lenders scoop top honours at 2026 Euromoney Awards

By Brian Ngugi   2026-07-21 16:31:49

Two local lenders have been feted in different categories at the recently held 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.

Ruto hits out at global lenders, calls for Africa's inclusion

By Macharia Kamau   2026-06-16 19:38:21

Ruto regretted that Africa was not at the table when some of the financial and governance institutions were set up after the Second World War in 1945.  

Microfinance lenders seek law review on capital requirements

By Graham Kajilwa   2026-05-01 17:31:41

They say the 20 per cent cash or near-cash liquidity ratio threshold under the Microfinance Act and reporting standards has affected their cash flows.