You will find many money lending apps to choose from if you are looking for a reliable and easy way to get a loan in Kenya.
These apps offer convenience and fast approvals, making them popular for Kenyan borrowers. Here is a list of Kenya’s top money-lending apps based on popularity and user ratings.
I have downloaded almost all of them and can access loans since 2018. Maybe you can learn something if you have never taken a loan from these apps.
However, if you know and have taken several apps, you might relate to everything I share here.
Make sure you leave a comment and share your experience.
Gramma Nazis, please!. Hii Lugha ilikuja na Matatu huko kwetu.
Let’s get started.
Top Money Lending Apps in Kenya
First, I want to say that most of these apps are legit, while some are scams and can be avoided. I have not downloaded any that is a scam, but I have downloaded some that said I didn’t qualify for a loan.
So, let’s begin with the best.
1. Branch
This is the best app out there, my experience has been good, and they gave me loans mpaka. I remember when I got 30K. They have longer periods for you to pay and have not nudged me so far.
I joined Branch in 2018 and have been using it since Miss Rona came around, and I cannot pay the last loan I took.
The best thing is that they don’t pressure me like the others I will share below (Worst).
For those who don’t know, the Branch app does not only operate in Kenya but in several other countries. They offer loans from a minimum of Ksh 250 and reach up to a maximum of Ksh 70,000.
2. Tala – Best digital lending app in Kenya
I don’t know anyone who has never taken a loan from Tala. This is one of the best digital lending apps in Kenya.
My journey on the app has been good, and I got 30K from them at one point. This is the highest amount they can loan you in Kenya. Shida ni their repayment period of 1 month.
Like Branch, I defaulted because of Miss Rona but hawajanisumbua na texts, although they text every day hawana vitisho.
I noticed that there was a time they refused to offer loans; I think in March or April this year, they later on, offered me a loan of 5K. This means that if you used to get 30K from them, they could only give you 5K.
This is because CBK denied them access to CRB.
But this Tala is an App I can recommend if you have a problem. Check out the fantastic Tala review I did recently.
3. HF Whizz
HF Whizz is a good and legit lending app backed by the Housing Finance Corporation. It is not just a loan app but a banking app. So, you will become a customer of HF if you decide to use this app.
I used to get good loans from the HF Whizz app, but when Miss … (You know who I am talking about) came around, they completely denied me loans. Every time I check, they say that my limit is Zero.
This app is not a friend in need.
4. NCBA Loop
When they launched the app, I was among the first to join; it’s my favorite banking app. They used to call it a CBA loop, but now it is an NCBA Loop.
To get a loan from this app, you must use it for some time (Like three months). You must deposit money into the app and use it to buy stuff. They will give you an offer if you accept the pesa inaigia kwa account.
The best, and I don’t have a loan with them since the amount they offer is too significant, I am afraid of taking it.
5. Eazzy App from Equity
Equity is my bank, and the app is better than their Equitel lines. But to use it, you need the Equitel line.
If you default, the problem with them is they take your money saved in the account without questions.
I defaulted by a day; they took my balance and blocked me from accessing their Eazzy loans, mpaka sahii.
6. Zenka
Zenka app used to be good, I used them for several months, but now they don’t offer loans. The first loan they give you is free (You don’t pay interest), but the claim is high for the others compared to the Akina branch and Tala.
7. iPad
This app will give you money but delay paying by the day, and they will start calling all your contacts to humiliate you. I don’t recommend them. Plus, their repayment time is little, and their agents though polite, will call you a day before the due date. They will start adding some % on your loan each day you miss to repay.
I always get a loan from iPesa but Tabia ndio mbaya.
8. Okash
Did I say iPesa wako na tabia mbaya? Well, the Okash app is the actual digital shylock. Their interest rates are high, their repayment period is so short, and they have rude agents.
That is if you fail to repay their loans.
They will start texting you three days before your due date and threatening you on the due date.
They will go ahead and call any contact on your phone. If you pick one of their many calls, they will insult you without even greeting.
Only take their loans if you know you will repay them in time.
That is my experience with digital lending apps in Kenya. If I have not mentioned a lending app, it’s a waste of time.
The likes of Haraka (Nowhere on the Play Store), stawika, zash, etc.
What is your experience? Let me know in the comments.
