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MSMEs borrow Ksh245.1B in the first half of 2026

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Kenya’s banking industry advanced Ksh 245.1 billion in new loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first half of 2026, as lenders increased financing to businesses seeking capital for expansion, operations and job creation. The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) said lending to MSMEs rose steadily in the six months to June, reflecting […]

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