Microfinance bank losses hit Sh1.4bn

The Central Bank of Kenya building in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Microfinance banks’ gross loss more than doubled to Sh1.4 billion last year as interest income dropped and expenses rose in chase for deposits.

The significant drop of 131 percent from the previous year’s Sh622 million came in the period 10 microfinance institutions posted losses leaving only three in profit.

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