Kenya licenses 19 more digital money lenders

The Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi.

The Central Bank of Kenya headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO | NMG

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The number of firms allowed to offer digital credit services to Kenyans has risen to 51 after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licenced 19 more firms, intensifying competition in the lucrative industry.

A CBK statement Wednesday said the new licensees have been registered in collaboration with other regulatory authorities, including the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, to ensure compliance with new rules governing the digital lending space.