Mobile lenders to disclose charges before loan offers

Digital mobile apps and micro-lenders are at the forefront of expanding the Shylock economy. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Mobile digital lenders will be required to disclose the total charges including interest rates, late payment and rollover fees for their loans before disbursing credit to customers.

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) said they would apply the same model used on mobile money transfer operators where cost is displayed before sending cash to increase transparency in the digital sector.

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