By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Lenders are seeing a growing demand for salary advances and other payslip-backed short-term digital loans as workers increasingly turn to credit to bridge cash-flow gaps between paydays.
The strong uptake for salary advances comes as households face competing financial demands, with workers increasingly looking for flexible ways to manage expenses before the next salary.
By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Lenders are seeing a growing demand for salary advances and other payslip-backed short-term digital loans as workers increasingly turn to credit to bridge cash-flow gaps between paydays.

More Kenyan workers are turning to digital salary advance platforms to manage financial pressures, as demand grows for quick,…

More Kenyan workers are turning to digital salary advance platforms to manage financial pressures, as demand grows for quick,…

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This article is authored by Kunal Lalani, director, Mega Corporation Ltd.