A resilient financial system should therefore offer multiple financing pathways rather than relying on a single model.
By
Alex Muthaka
Chief Investment Officer
Lofty-Corban Investments Limited
Kenya's growing businesses are not short of ambition. Many have strong products, expanding customer bases and clear growth plans, yet struggle to access financing that matches their stage of development. The challenge is not simply a shortage of capital but a shortage of financing options.
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