Mwananchi Credit Overhauls Operations to Tackle Non-Performing Loan Crisis


An increase in bad debts has led Mwananchi Credit, an immediate lender, to revise its operations by discontinuing Checkoff loan distributions.

According to a memo obtained by The Star, the decision was made following several discussions, starting with a meeting on February 25th.

Nevertheless, the firm has swiftly refuted allegations that it has dismissed employees from its check-off loan division, maintaining that it is merely optimizing processes to enhance customer service.


The human resources manager at Mwananchi Credit, Collins Okello, stated that everyone who was employed in the department has been requested to resubmit their applications for their positions. Job interviews are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.


“Even with extensive efforts to improve the portfolio and tighten financial responsibility, the product has kept falling short. Multiple team leaders have failed to reach their set goals, leading to considerable monetary losses,” stated Okello.


The restructuring comes after a series of high-level discussions, during which key concerns about loan collections, non-performing loans, and commission structures were raised.


Even with attempts to boost financial responsibility and increase revenue collection, the checkoff loan item kept performing poorly, leading to significant monetary losses for the business.


The firm has recognized the efforts of staff members from the checkoff loan division and has guaranteed their continued support throughout this transitional phase.


This choice underscores an increasing issue across the finance industry, with non-performing loans and ineffective collection methods compelling firms to reassess their lending policies.


This action might indicate a larger trend within the sector, where additional companies could follow to reduce financial hazards and boost earnings.


As part of ongoing restructuring initiatives, Mwananchi must now focus on relocating impacted staff members while also guaranteeing adherence to fiscal responsibility standards.


This choice will probably influence the firm’s upcoming fiscal approach as it aims to reinforce its corporate structure.


The company is most recognized for its logbook loans, enabling vehicle owners to utilize their logbooks as security in order to obtain rapid funding.


Mwananchi has been providing the finest loan options to customers across the nation.


It includes salary deduction loans, which are commonly utilized by public sector workers like educators, law enforcement personnel, and various civil service members.

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Safaricom Answers Customer’s Complaint About KSh 1K Okoa Limit by Boosting It—With a Twist of KSh 100 Fuliza

Safaricom Answers Customer’s Complaint About KSh 1K Okoa Limit by Boosting It—With a Twist of KSh 100 Fuliza


  • Safaricom PLC declared that M-Pesa services would be temporarily halted on Monday, March 24, due to planned maintenance.

  • The announcement ignited discussions in Kenya, particularly amongst M-Pesa users who expressed worries about the Fuliza borrowing caps.

  • A client stated that they have an Okoa Jahazi airtime credit worth up to KSh 1,000; however, their Fuliza limit is only KSh 100.


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Kenyan citizens keep expressing their worries about the Safaricom Fuliza borrowing cap and who can qualify for it.

The top telecommunications company and mobile financial services leader in the nation announced that their overdraft loan feature is accessible to all M-Pesa clients and is provided by the respective banking institution.

What Safaricom stated regarding increased Okoa Jahazi charges and reduced Fuliza limits

An M-Pesa user vented on social media about the company mistakenly allocating her KSh 1,000 for Okoa Jahazi (airtime credit), even though she was only qualified for a Fuliza limit of KSh 100.

“Hear me clearly, I gave you an Okoa Jahazi worth KSh 1,000 but your Fuliza still stands at KSh 100,” the customer exclaimed.

As a result, Safaricom advised the customer to meet certain criteria so she could obtain an increase in her Fuliza limit, which is determined by the bank.

The telecommunications company stated that customers should regularly utilize Safarcom services such as M-Pesa, data packages, Okoa Jahazi, and airtime top-ups.

A different customer raised a similar issue, mentioning that their Okoa limit is set at KSh 2,500, but they have no Fuliza loan limit whatsoever.

Hellen Mukuna sighed, ‘My Okoa limit is KSh 2,500, yet I have no Fuliza limit at all,’ she said.

Safaricom replied:

Hello Helen, apologies for the inconvenience. Each one has distinct terms and conditions; these must be met for qualification, which explains the variation.

What initiated the discussion around the Fuliza loan limits?

Following the announcement, the telecom firm declared that M-Pesa services would be temporarily suspended for planned maintenance starting on Monday, March 24.


Safaricom stated that all M-PESA services would experience an outage for approximately half an hour; however, other services such as voice calls, text messages, and data packages will remain operational.

Kenyan citizens turned to social media platforms to voice their discontent with several services provided by the telecom company, such as Fuliza, M-Shari, and the internet access.

Why you might want to avoid opting out of Fuliza

The telecommunications company claimed that continuing to use its services increases customers’ likelihood of qualifying for and raising their credit limits.

If a customer is already enrolled in Fuliza, choosing to opt out might affect their limits.

In January 2025, a Kenyan man expressed disappointment when he tried to cancel his overdraft facility but wanted to increase his credit limit instead.

The M-Pesa client expressed interest in raising his Fuliza limit to KSh 30,000 from KSh 9,500.

Nevertheless, Ufa’s disappointments intensified when he decided to rejoin the service, only to find himself assigned a zero loan limit, down from KSh 9,500.