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Zenka Personal Loan: Product Details & How to Apply

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Zenka Digital
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Loan Amount
Ksh500 - 42k
Loan Period
61 Days
Interest Rate
9% - 39% per loan
Total Cost
(incl fees)
9% - 39% per loan
Product Details
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Total Cost Breakdown (Loan Fees):

  • Interest Minimum: 9% per Loan
  • Interest Maximum: 39% per Loan
  • Processing fee: One-off fee ksh 45- ksh 5,800 depending on Loan amount
  • Insurance Fee: None
  • Withdrawal Fee: None
  • Late Fees: 1% Daily
  • Other Fees: None
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Disbursement Details:

  • Institution Type: Digital credit
  • Application Method: App Based
  • Disbursement Method: M-Pesa

Repayment Details:

  • Repayment Frequency: Monthly
  • Early Repayment: Allowed
  • Repayment Method: M-Pesa
     

Eligibility Requirement:

  • Smartphone: Required
  • CRB: Must be in good standing
  • Income: No minimum
  • Employment: Not required
  • Network: M-Pesa customer
  • History: No requirement
  • Documents: National ID
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Representative Example of Loan Costs:

  • Tenure: This is a 61 days Loan.
  • Example Loan Amount: ksh10,000
  • Representative Loan Cost: 39%
  • Total Loan Repayment Amount: ksh13,900

This product is provided by Zenka Digital. Zenka Digital is a Credit-only Lender licensed under the Central Bank (Amendment)Act of 2021 and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya.

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Pros:  

  • App based application, no paperwork
  • Formal employment not required

Cons:

  • Low starting Loan Limit
  • Late fees relatively high (1% daily)
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How to Apply for Zenka Loan, App, Repayment, Fees, Contacts‍

Zenka is a mobile loan app offered by Zenka Kenya, a product of Pata Mkopo Company Limited. The mobile app is available both on the Apple Store and the Google Play Store, with over 1 million downloads and a 4.0 out of 5 star rating on Google Play.

Zenka loan has a repayment duration of 61 days.

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Apart from the app, Zenka loans are also accessible via USSD code *841#.

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