Device Financing
Exploring device financing options and trends for purchasing mobile and other devices in Kenya and across Africa
- News
bolttech enters Kenya with LOOP FLEX, a device financing programme bundled with protection
LOOP and bolttech launch LOOP FLEX in Kenya, combining device financing with embedded protection for theft, damage, and breakdown.
- Business
Should Parliament Regulate M-KOPA and Co.? Babu Owino Thinks So
Last week in Busia County, fiery Embakasi East MP Babu Owino threw a punch straight at Kenyaβs device financing giants…
- Business
Kenyaβs Smartphone Financing Model Becoming a Global Blueprint for Affordability
In Kenya, owning a smartphone has become more than just a lifestyle choice. Itβs an entry ticket to modern life.…
- Business
Kenyaβs Smartphone Average Selling Price has Nearly Tripled Since 2019
Walk into any phone shop in Kenya today and youβll notice right away that smartphones are no longer the βcheap…
- News
Equity Bank and CFAO Mobility Launch 105% School Transport Financing with Flexible Payment Plans
Equity Bank and CFAO Mobility offer schools 105% vehicle financing with 84-month terms for Toyota, Mercedes-Benz buses.
- Business
M-KOPA Hits 1 Million Smartphone Sales in First Year
M-KOPA just hit 1 million branded smartphone sales in year one, proving financial inclusion embedded in devices really works. From…
- News
CFAO Mobility Kenya and Almasi Financial Services Launch Sharia-Compliant Vehicle Financing Deal
CFAO Mobility Kenya partners with Almasi Financial Services to offer 90% Sharia-compliant financing for commercial vehicles over 60 months.
- Opinion
How BNPL and Midrange Innovation Are Reshaping Tech Access
Affordable smartphones with premium features and BNPL services are driving digital inclusion and increasing smartphone access across Kenya.
- Business
Lipa Laterβs Stunning Fall Into Administration Exposes Deeper Fintech Fragility in Kenya
Lipa Later enters administration despite recent growth, exposing deeper issues in Kenyaβs fintech ecosystem and startup sustainability under economic pressure.
- News
Watu to Install GPS Trackers on All Financed Motorbikes in Kenya in New Anti-Theft Campaign
Watu rolls out GPS trackers and distributes 70,000 logbooks to safeguard boda boda riders in Kenya from rising motorcycle theft.
- News
Stanbic Bank Kenya Finances Vivo Energyβs Acquisition of 69 Hyundai Tucson SUVs
Stanbic Bank Kenya financed Vivo Energy's acquisition of 69 Hyundai Tucson SUVs, partnering with RentWorks, Caetano Kenya, and Heritage Insurance…
- News
M-KOPA and Turaco Hit 1 Million Milestone in Free Insurance Coverage for Kenyans
M-KOPA and Turaco provided free hospital cash insurance to 1 million Kenyans, enhancing financial security through embedded smartphone coverage.
- Opinion
How the Cost of Smartphones Is Widening Africaβs Digital Divide
Africa's digital divide persists due to smartphone affordability, data costs, and regulations. Public-private partnerships and financing solutions can enhance digital…
- News
Kenyaβs Boda Boda Theft Crisis: Watu Credit Claims New Measures Will Protect Riders
Watu Credit commends police for tackling boda boda theft amid past allegations, introducing tracking systems to curb rising organized crime.
- News
OPPO and LOOP Renew Partnership to Offer Exclusive End-of-Year Deals
OPPO Kenya and LOOP DFS renew partnership, offering year-end discounts, cashback, financing, and free Enco buds on select Reno12 purchases.
