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

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…

  • MSMEs borrowed Ksh245.1B in first half of 2026
  • Equity Bank led lending with Ksh82.3B
  • NPL ratio for MSMEs at 24.5%

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