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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 19, 2026
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Private debt emerges as alternative financing for Kenyan MSMEs
Teddy Yanga, Senior Investment Manager at Lofty-Corban Investments Limited, says private debt is gaining attention because it can provide businesses with more flexible financing structured around their cash flows and specific funding needs...
✨ Key Highlights
Private debt is emerging as a vital alternative financing source for Kenyan micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), offering flexible solutions amid challenges with traditional credit access.
- The estimated MSME financing gap in Kenya stands at approximately Sh4 trillion.
- Teddy Yanga, Senior Investment Manager at Lofty-Corban Investments Limited, highlights private debt's benefits.
- Private debt provides capital based on a business's cash flows and growth potential, not just collateral.
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