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Vincent Anguche

2026-04-282026-07-19

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Why more Kenyans are borrowing to survive By Vincent Anguche July 03, 2026 06:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Watu says motorcycle financing has equally transformed the boda boda sector by enabling rider

    Why more Kenyans are borrowing to survive
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Hospitality sector bets on infrastructure projects to drive tourism growth By Vincent Anguche June 23, 2026 04:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi Expressway.

    Hospitality sector bets on infrastructure projects to drive tourism growth
  5. Citizen Digital

    Hospitality sector bets on infrastructure projects to drive tourism growth By Vincent Anguche June 23, 2026 04:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi Expressway.

    Hospitality sector bets on infrastructure projects to drive tourism growth
  6. Citizen Digital

    Caritas Microfinance eyes Ksh.22B asset base by 2030 By Vincent Anguche June 19, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Board Chair CPA Patrick Kinyori, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, His G

    Caritas Microfinance eyes Ksh.22B asset base by 2030
  7. Citizen Digital

    Caritas Microfinance eyes Ksh.21.4B asset base by 2030 By Vincent Anguche June 19, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Board Chair CPA Patrick Kinyori, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, His

    Caritas Microfinance eyes Ksh.21.4B asset base by 2030
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi to host East Africa’s largest automotive and industrial trade exhibitions in June By Vincent Anguche May 30, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of AUTOEXPO 2019 at KICC.

    Nairobi to host East Africa’s largest automotive and industrial trade exhibitions in June
  10. Citizen Digital

    Lack of financial skills slowing SME growth, lender warns By Vincent Anguche May 30, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Oya Micro Credit has integrated financial literacy training into its lending m

    Lack of financial skills slowing SME growth, lender warns
  11. Citizen Digital

    Co-op Bank named Africa’s top SME lender By Vincent Anguche May 29, 2026 03:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Co-op Bank Group Managing Director and CEO Gideon Muriuki during a past address.

    Co-op Bank named Africa’s top SME lender
  12. Citizen Digital

    HR professionals push for accountability and ethical leadership By Vincent Anguche May 28, 2026 11:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The congress brought together HR practitioners, government officials, CE

    HR professionals push for accountability and ethical leadership
  13. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi housing pressure fuels rise of eco-friendly developments in Nairobi By Vincent Anguche May 24, 2026 04:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view shows the skyline of downtown in Nairobi, Ken

    Nairobi housing pressure fuels rise of eco-friendly developments in Nairobi
Society

More Kenyans borrowing for survival as costs of living rise

The News

As household budgets tighten, more Kenyans are relying on digital loans, asset financing, and informal credit to cover basic expenses like rent, food, school fees, and medical costs. Industry reports warn that while credit has enabled financial inclusion and transformed sectors like motorcycle financing, many borrowers are becoming trapped in debt cycles that create greater hardship.

3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. More Kenyans borrowing for survival as costs of living rise

    As household budgets tighten, more Kenyans are relying on digital loans, asset financing, and informal credit to cover basic expenses like rent, food, school fees, and medical costs. Industry reports warn that while credit has enabled financial inclusion and transformed sectors like motorcycle financing, many borrowers are becoming trapped in debt cycles that create greater hardship.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kenya's hospitality sector sees tourism growth from infrastructure projects

    Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. Investments such as the Nairobi Expressway and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host, are expected to increase visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's hospitality sector expects infrastructure boost to tourism growth

    Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities, and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. A hotel manager noted that projects such as the Nairobi Expressway and Talanta Sports City Stadium have improved accessibility, and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya are expected to increase visitor arrivals.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Caritas Microfinance targets Ksh.22.1B asset base by 2030

    Caritas Microfinance Bank has unveiled a strategic plan to more than triple its asset base to Ksh.22.1 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption while expanding lending to micro, small and medium enterprises.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Caritas Microfinance targets Ksh.21.4 billion asset base by 2030

    Caritas Microfinance Bank unveiled a five-year strategic plan aiming to grow its asset base from Ksh.6.42 billion to Ksh.21.4 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption through expanded lending and deeper MSME market penetration.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Nairobi to host East Africa's largest automotive trade exhibition in June

    Kenya will host the 27th edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya on June 3–5, 2026, an automotive trade exhibition expected to bring together global automotive manufacturers, spare-parts suppliers, technology firms, and mobility innovators from more than 30 countries.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan SMEs hindered by weak financial management skills despite credit access

    Oya Micro Credit Kenya warns that many small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to sustain growth due to limited financial management skills in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning. The lender has integrated financial literacy training into its lending model to guide customers on responsible borrowing and business management.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Co-op Bank named Africa's top SME lender at 2026 awards

    The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards, recognising its contribution to SME financing and economic empowerment across the continent.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. HR professionals urged to champion ethical leadership in Kenya

    At the 12th Annual National HR Congress in Mombasa, the Institute of Human Resource Management challenged HR professionals to champion accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership as the country navigates demands for good governance and institutional reforms.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Housing deficit drives eco-friendly developments in Nairobi

    Nairobi's growing housing shortage is spurring eco-focused mixed-use developments as investors respond to rising demand for accommodation in high-end suburbs like Gigiri, Westlands and Kilimani. Kenya's housing deficit stands at more than two million units, with Nairobi accounting for a significant share due to its role as the country's commercial and diplomatic hub.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. East African tourists drive Kenya's coastal tourism growth

    Regional travellers from East Africa are increasingly driving growth in Kenya's coastal tourism sector, with Uganda remaining Kenya's leading regional source market, contributing 234,556 visitors in 2025 and accounting for 31 per cent of all African arrivals.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Mitsumi invests $2 million in Kenya AI cloud platform for youth

    Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence cloud platform to empower Kenyan youth, university graduates, software developers, and young innovators with affordable access to AI infrastructure and global technology platforms. The company presented the initiative, part of its corporate social responsibility programme, at the AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya Summit in Nairobi.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Kenya finalizes crypto regulations to establish blockchain hub

    Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Kenya blockchain players seek balanced crypto rules in Finance Bill

    Kenya's blockchain and virtual assets industry players have called for balanced regulation and lower compliance costs, warning that excessive taxation and high licensing fees in Finance Bill 2026 proposals could slow innovation and disadvantage local startups compared to other African fintech hubs.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Africa Forward Summit to boost Kenya's green transport sector

    Kenya's electric mobility firms are seeking funding, partnerships and international exposure at the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, jointly hosted by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron. The summit is expected to attract about 30 African Heads of State, over 1,500 business leaders and global investors.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. FINAS 2026 Summit to convene stakeholders on African food system financing

    More than 1,000 stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development agencies, and the private sector are expected in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, scheduled for June 30 to July 2, to focus on investment mobilisation, policy alignment, and solutions to bridge financing gaps in agriculture across the continent.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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