Equity gets Sh8.2bn for lending to SMEs

Equity Centre in UpperHill Nairobi.

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Equity Group #ticker:EQTY has received Sh8.2 billion ($75 million) as a credit guarantee fund from pan-African financial institution, African Guarantee Fund in order to increase its lending to small businesses.

This is set to see the risk of default by a borrower shared between the two institutions. The fund will help cover part of the loan in case of failure in repayment by the borrower.

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