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Zenka Unsecured First Loan : Product Details & How to Apply

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Zenka

Zenka Unsecured First Loan
Easy Apply
Amount
Ksh500 - 5k
Duration
61 Days
Interest Rate
Total Cost Including Institution's Other Fees
0% first loan only (9%-39% on subsequent loans)
Typically approved within 24 hours
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Loan Type

Unsecured Loans

Total Cost Breakdown (Loan Fees):

  • I‍nterest Minimum: 0% (first loan only, 9%-39% on subsequent loans)
  • Interest Maximum: 0% (first loan only, 9%-39% on subsequent loans)
  • Processing fee: 0
  • Insurance Fee: 0‍

Disbursement Details‍

  • Application Method: App/USSD
  • Disbursement Method: M-pesa‍

Repayment Details‍

  • Repayment Frequency: Bullet
  • Early Repayment: Allowed
  • Repayment Method: Bullet‍

Eligibility Requirement‍

  • Smartphone: Required
  • CRB: Must be in good standing
  • Income: No Minimum
  • Employment: Not required
  • Network: Not Required
  • History: Not Required‍

Documents‍

Representative Example of Loan Costs:

  • Example Loan Amount: ksh1,000
  • Representative Loan Cost: 0%
  • Total Loan Repayment Amount: ksh1,000

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

How to apply


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Pros

  • ‍‍No interest or processing fees charged to this loan if you sign up with a new Zenka account. This offer applies to your first loan on a new Zenka account only, afterwards, subsequent loan interest rates are between 9% and 39%.
  • App based application, no paperwork
  • Formal employment not required‍

Cons‍

  • 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#.

Who Is Eligible for Zenka Loans?

Zenka Loan Limits and Interest Rates

How to Grow Your Zenka Loan Limit

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How to Apply for Your First Zenka Loan Using the App and USSD code *844#

How to Make Zenka Loan App Repayments Via M-PESA, USSD and on the App

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