Uhuru adviser says rate cap tweak should cushion SMEs

Dr Mbui Wagacha, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s economic adviser. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The restrictions on the movement in interest rates should be changed to cater for the different default risks of sectors and also cushion the small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a senior economic adviser to President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

The adjustment should take into account various factors including costs such as taxes incorporated in loans, that affect the sectors, Mr Mbui Wagacha said.

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