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April 22, 2026
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Revealed: Delayed wages push salaried Kenyans to survive on advance loans

Revealed: Delayed wages push salaried Kenyans to survive on advance loans

A report by UNIFI reveals that over half of salaried Kenyans rely on advance loans to cope with delayed wages and rising living costs...

✨ Key Highlights

A significant portion of Kenya's salaried workforce is resorting to advance loans to cope with delayed wages and the current economic hardship.

  • Over 50 per cent of salaried individuals in both public and private sectors are dependent on these advance loans.
  • This trend was highlighted by UNIFI, an organization that provided the key statistics.
  • The reliance on advance loans underscores the severe financial strain faced by employed Kenyans due to inconsistent salary payments.

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