Kenyan Lawmaker Seeks Stricter Rules for Mobile Phone Lenders
A Kenyan MP wants mobile lenders to disclose every loan charge before advancing money, give notice before debt recovery and...
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A Kenyan MP wants mobile lenders to disclose every loan charge before advancing money, give notice before debt recovery and...
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