Parliament advisory warns over digital loans

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Business Daily | by Constant Munda


The proliferation of digital mobile loan apps in Kenya which offer highly-priced, short-term credit has hurt growth in long-term investments, a professional unit which advises lawmakers on financial and economic matters has said, warning this is dampening sustainable economic growth.

Analysts at the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) say low-income households and small businesses have been plunged into debt traps, making it hard for them to borrow for long-term investments…

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