Cabinet waives Sh12.3bn land loan interest for low-income settlers across 26 counties
The waiver forms part of the government’s broader efforts to address historical land injustices and boost agricultural productivity...
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The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a waiver of Sh12.3 billion in interest and penalties on outstanding land settlement loans, aiming to relieve financial pressure on low-income settlers across 26 counties.
- The waiver benefits thousands of settlers in 520 settlement schemes.
- The decision followed recommendations from the Land Settlement Fund Board of Trustees.
- Beneficiaries will receive a 12-month moratorium to clear principal loan balances, enabling them to obtain title deeds and use them as collateral.
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