The warning by the CBK Governor over online money lenders tell a tale
The warning by the CBK Governor over online money lenders tell a tale
In Kenya it is normal to take a loan.This has spread to
learning institution that out of 10 students 5 have loans with online
money lenders.And the worst part is borrowing from Peter and paying
Paul.These online money lenders give loans without any form of security
as long as you offer them all your contact details.These firms include
tala,fuliza,jamii M cash,mshwari,tala,cashlady,Mpesa fanikiwa,
Branch,kredit bee,pay later, app,etc Therefore it is shocking to be told
by the CBK Governor that they do not regulate online money lending
firms and that they are registered by the registrar of
companies.Customers are exposed to exploitation because the companies
use their own personal funds to disburse the online money application
loans.Because they are popular with clients,some people especially
students have more than two or three loans at a given time.But because
they give loans without guarantors or collateral many people prefer
them.They charge high interest and are addictive.Let CBK Governor
regulate these online money lending apps so that they are registered and
in case of complains,they can be streamlined.
By
Veronica onjoro
Mombasa
By
Veronica onjoro
Mombasa
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