Four in 10 Kenyans Borrow to Meet Daily Expenses - March 2026

A new report reveals that approximately 40 percent of Kenyans are resorting to borrowing to cover their daily living expenses, highlighting significant financial strain on households. Separately, Kakuzi Plc has doubled its dividend payout to Sh16 per share after achieving a significant profit rebound of Sh387.5 million for the 2025 financial year. In contrast, the boss of financial giant BlackRock warned that oil prices hitting $150 a barrel would trigger a global recession.

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Four in 10 Kenyans borrow to meet daily expenses, report

A new report reveals that approximately 40 percent of Kenyans are resorting to borrowing to cover their daily living expenses, highlighting significant financial strain on households.

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