Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is the manufacturer of GT-R vehicles, hence the term Nissan GT-R. They were introduced to the market in 2007, and due to their outstanding performance, they immediately replaced the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Features of the Nissan GT-R As sport utility vehicles, Nissan has created several GT-R model versions named according to … Read more
Kenya is a beautiful country full of contrasts. The peoples’ looks are as diverse as their cultures and lifestyle. It’s literally a country of the bold, the beautiful, and the ugly. Here’s a list of the top seven ugliest Kenyan tribes. 1. The Turkana This Nilotic Kenyan tribe inhabits the dry sun-baked North Western corner … Read more
The Tala Loans agency has solidified its reputation in the Kenyan mobile loans market due to its swiftness and reliability in offering financial assistance to applicants looking for quick and simple loans. The application has embraced the advancement of mobile money transfer to give financial loans to many people, including those who seek to launch … Read more
You may have heard of the Tala app before. Tala is a popular mobile app in Kenya that provides quick loans to individuals with little to no credit history. Millions of Kenyans have benefitted from the platform for years. However, some users have raised concerns about the app’s privacy practices. The question of whether or … Read more
If statistics by Sammy Omukoko (the managing director of Metropol Corporation) is anything to go by, over 6 million Kenyans were negatively listed on CRB by September 2022. This translates to 22% of Kenya’s population failing to service their loans. Where do you stand? Are you among the defaulters? Probably you don’t even know … Read more
Are you a defaulter in Kenya? If yes, you’re probably worried about being listed on Credit Reference Bureaus. But here’s the good news: On November 14, 2022, the Central Bank of Kenya directed all mortgage institutions, banks, and microfinance institutions to delist all mobile-based loan defaulters. However, this suspension will only be for six months. … Read more
Do you know your credit score can affect your loan application and business? Sometimes, employers and companies consider your credit score when you apply for a tender or an employment position. If your name is on CRB, your credit score drops significantly. For this reason, it’s essential to avoid getting blacklisted by all means and … Read more
According to a report compiled by the Central Bank and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, more than 14 million Kenyans take loans from financial institutions. While these loans enable individuals to finance their businesses and cater to their day-to-day expenses, lenders collect their credit information and submit them to CRBs. Other lenders or lending … Read more
The rise of digital lending platforms like Tala has revolutionized how borrowers access credit in Kenya. These platforms have made it easier for people to access loans, but with this ease come the potential for misuse of credit information. Recently, there has been a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding whether Tala, a mobile lending … Read more
Are you on CRB? This question has been on the lips of many Kenyans in recent years. Being listed on Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) is akin to a prison sentence. Primarily, anyone listed on CRB finds it next to impossible to access financial loans, which can be such a hindrance during emergencies. A CRB listing … Read more