Kenya's National Treasury is implementing strict new regulations to curb predatory practices by digital lenders and protect borrowers. Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the sweeping measures before the Senate.

• All Non-Deposit Taking Credit Providers (NDTCPs) must now be licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) under a new framework.
• The reforms include strengthened licensing, oversight, and uniform data privacy standards enforced in collaboration with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
• These initiatives aim to address complaints regarding exorbitant interest rates, data misuse, and unethical debt collection tactics in the digital credit sector.