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NAIROBI, Kenya, April 15 \u2013 The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 32 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total number of approved players in the country to 227.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The move follows the approval of 42 lenders in December last year, as the regulator steps up oversight of the fast-growing digital lending sector.<\/p>\n

CBK said it has received more than 800 applications since March 2022 and has been engaging applicants on business models, consumer protection, and the suitability of shareholders, directors, and management.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe focus of the engagements with DCPs has been on business models, consumer protection and fitness and propriety of proposed shareholders, directors, and management,\u201d the bank said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The regulator began licensing digital lenders after concerns over predatory practices, including high costs, unethical debt collection, and misuse of personal data.<\/p>\n

As of February 2026, licensed DCPs had issued 7.5 million loans worth Sh133.5 billion.<\/p>\n

CBK said remaining applicants are at various stages of review, urging those yet to submit required documentation to do so to facilitate approval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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