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Business Loans in Kenya

Compare SME financing options from banks and fintech lenders. Fund your business growth with competitive rates.

|Last verified: Jan 14, 2026

There are 24 business loans available in Kenya with interest rates from 0.75% to 19% per annum. Amounts range from KES 5,000 to KES 100,000,000. PesaMarket updates this data regularly.

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4G Capital SME Working Capital Loan

4G Capital

Interest Rate
95% below average
0.75% - 0.9%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 3000K
Approval Time
Processing Fee
None
  • 100% unsecured - no collateral needed
  • Loyalty program with reducing interest rates
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⭐ Growing SMEs

ABSA Business Loan

ABSA Bank Kenya

Interest Rate
16% below average
13.5% - 17%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 25000K
Approval Time
5-10 days
Processing Fee
2%
  • Working capital financing
  • Asset acquisition loans
Apply Now
⭐ SME business expansion

Wezesha Biashara SME Loan

ABSA Bank Kenya

Interest Rate
12% below average
14% - 17%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 15000K
Approval Time
3-7 working days
Processing Fee
2.5%
  • Tailored for SME growth and expansion
  • Quick approval process (48-72 hours)
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⭐ Vehicle fleet acquisition

Co-op Asset Finance

Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Interest Rate
16% below average
13.5% - 16.5%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 50000K
Approval Time
5-10 working days
Processing Fee
2%
  • Finance up to 90% of asset value
  • Wide range of assets covered (vehicles, machinery, equipment)
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⭐ Cooperative societies

Co-op Biashara Loan

Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Interest Rate
19% below average
13% - 16%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 20000K
Approval Time
5-7 days
Processing Fee
2%
  • Loans for SMEs and cooperatives
  • Working capital financing
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⭐ Small and medium enterprises

Equity SME Loan

Equity Bank Kenya

Interest Rate
22% below average
12.5% - 17%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 30000K
Approval Time
3-5 business days
Processing Fee
2%
  • Loans up to KES 30 million
  • SME-friendly rates from 12.5%
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⭐ Crop farming expansion

Kilimo Maendeleo Agricultural Loan

Equity Bank

Interest Rate
25% below average
12% - 15%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 10000K
Approval Time
3-7 working days
Processing Fee
2%
  • Tailored for agricultural enterprises
  • Flexible repayment aligned with harvest seasons
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⭐ Business expansion projects

Equity SME Development Loan

Equity Bank

Interest Rate
19% below average
13% - 16%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 30000K
Approval Time
5-10 working days
Processing Fee
2.5%
  • Loan amounts up to KES 30M
  • Extended repayment up to 6 years
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⭐ Small retailers

Jijenge Merchant Advance

Jijenge Credit

Interest Rate
37% below average
10% - 15%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 2000K
Approval Time
24-48 hours
Processing Fee
Included
  • Merchant cash advance based on sales
  • Daily repayment from transactions
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⭐ Small business expansion

KCB Boresha Biashara Loan

Kenya Commercial Bank

Interest Rate
16% below average
13.5% - 16%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 5000K
Approval Time
2-5 working days
Processing Fee
2.5%
  • Tailored for small and medium businesses
  • No collateral required for loans up to KES 1M
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⭐ Established SMEs

KCB Business Loan

Kenya Commercial Bank

Interest Rate
19% below average
13% - 18%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 50000K
Approval Time
5-7 business days
Processing Fee
2.5%
  • Loans up to KES 50 million
  • Flexible repayment up to 5 years
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⭐ Business expansion projects

KCB SME Term Loan

Kenya Commercial Bank

Interest Rate
22% below average
12.5% - 15.5%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 50000K
Approval Time
7-14 working days
Processing Fee
2%
  • Large loan amounts up to KES 50M
  • Extended repayment period up to 7 years
Apply Now
⭐ Small M-Pesa merchants

Kopokopo Grow Merchant Loan

Kopokopo

Interest Rate
69% below average
5% - 7%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 500K
Approval Time
Instant
Processing Fee
Included in fee
  • Instant loans based on M-Pesa transactions
  • Automatic repayment from daily sales
Apply Now

KWFT Biashara Business Loan

Kenya Women Microfinance Bank

Interest Rate
91% below average
1.5% - 2%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 2000K
Approval Time
Processing Fee
None
  • Africa's only women's bank
  • No traditional collateral required
Apply Now
⭐ Retail electronics stores

Lipa Later Merchant Advance

Lipa Later

Interest Rate
81% below average
3% - 5%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 1000K
Approval Time
Instant
Processing Fee
None
  • Get paid instantly when customers buy on credit
  • Customers pay in installments over 3-12 months
Apply Now

Marble Capital Biashara Loan

Marble Capital Solutions

Interest Rate
81% below average
3% - 5%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 2000K
Approval Time
Processing Fee
None
  • Flexible 4/6/8 week terms
  • Fast approval process
Apply Now
⭐ Boda boda riders buying first motorcycle

Mogo Asset Financing

Mogo Kenya

Interest Rate
19% below average
13% - 17%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 3000K
Approval Time
24-48 hours
Processing Fee
2.5% of loan amount
  • Finance motorcycles from KES 30,000
  • Quick mobile app processing
Apply Now
⭐ Established SMEs

NCBA Business Loan

NCBA Bank

Interest Rate
12% below average
14% - 18%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 50000K
Approval Time
7-14 days
Processing Fee
2.5%
  • Working capital loans up to KES 50M
  • Asset finance for equipment
Apply Now

Pezesha Wezesha Biashara Loan

Pezesha Africa Limited

Interest Rate
Varies
per annum
Max Amount
N/A
Approval Time
Processing Fee
None
  • Working capital financing for SMEs
  • No hidden charges
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⭐ Established SMEs

Stanbic SME Financing

Stanbic Bank Kenya

Interest Rate
16% below average
13.5% - 19%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 100000K
Approval Time
5-7 days
Processing Fee
2.5%
  • Up to KES 100M for established businesses
  • Flexible repayment up to 7 years
Apply Now

Stawi SME Loan

Stawi

Interest Rate
44% below average
9% - 9%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 250K
Approval Time
Processing Fee
None
  • Lowest interest rate at 9% p.a.
  • Backed by CBK and 5 major banks
Apply Now
⭐ Boda boda riders needing motorcycle financing

Watu Business Loan

Watu Credit Limited

Interest Rate
12% below average
14% - 18%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 5000K
Approval Time
3-5 business days
Processing Fee
2% of loan amount
  • Asset financing for motorcycles and tuktuks
  • Flexible payment plans
Apply Now
⭐ Boda boda operators starting business

Watu Motorbike Financing

Watu Credit

Interest Rate
81% below average
2.99% - 4.5%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 350K
Approval Time
1-3 working days
Processing Fee
3%
  • Finance new and quality used motorbikes
  • Deposit from as low as 10%
Apply Now

Zanifu Inventory Financing

Zanifu

Interest Rate
78% below average
3.5% - 5%
per annum
Max Amount
KES 200K
Approval Time
Processing Fee
None
  • Inventory-backed financing
  • Repay through business revenue
Apply Now

Expert Advice

“Most Kenyan SMEs overpay on business loans because they only consider their primary bank. Alternative lenders often offer 30-40% lower rates for the same loan amount.”

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PesaMarket Research Team

Financial Analysis

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