Watu Credit
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Interesting Reads
Watu financed 1.4 million smartphones in Africa last year — and it’s now a carbon-negative company
Watu, the asset financing company that has become a ubiquitous presence in Africa’s mobility sector, just dropped its 2024 sustainability…
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News
Jumia and Watu are teaming up to offer smartphone financing in Kenya – with a catch.
Jumia and Watu Credit are partnering in Kenya to offer smartphone financing through a Buy-Now-Pay-Later plan using IoT software.
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Interesting Reads
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 Kenya’s device financing giants…
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Kenya’s Smartphone Financing Model Becoming a Global Blueprint for Affordability
In Kenya, owning a smartphone has become more than just a lifestyle choice. It’s an entry ticket to modern life.…
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Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Smartphone Average Selling Price has Nearly Tripled Since 2019
Walk into any phone shop in Kenya today and you’ll notice right away that smartphones are no longer the “cheap…
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Announcements
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.
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Opinion
How the Cost of Smartphones Is Widening Africa’s Digital Divide
Africa's digital divide persists due to smartphone affordability, data costs, and regulations. Public-private partnerships and financing solutions can enhance digital…
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News
Kenya’s 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.
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News
Watu Simu Finances Over 1 Million Mobile Devices in Kenya Within 23 Months of Market Entry
Watu Simu finances 1 million devices in Kenya, promoting digital inclusion with responsible BNPL models, while supporting economic and regulatory…
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Opinion
Why Adopting ESG Principles Are Essential To Business Growth
Adopting ESG principles drives business growth by attracting investment, fostering community loyalty, and promoting sustainability through strategic partnerships.
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News
Watu Set to Transform E-mobility in Africa with Financing for 10000 Electric Bikes in 2024
Watu's 2023 report highlights financing 10,000 electric bikes in 2024, emphasizing e-mobility, financial inclusion, climate action, and sustainable transportation in…
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Interesting Reads
Increased Smartphone Taxes are a Massive Setback for Kenya
With new legislation, Kenyans will be paying more for smartphones thanks to new taxes including 25% import and 10% excise…