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PesaIn, ZeloCash and Fiza Loan App Kenya: Limits, Interest, Fees and CBK Licence (2026)

PesaIn, ZeloCash and Fiza is a loan app run by Wabema Credit Ltd, a digital credit provider licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). It appears in CBK’s September 2026 directory with a licence date of June 5, 2025.

At a glance

Lender (licensed name) Wabema Credit Ltd
CBK licence Licensed digital credit provider, listed in the directory dated September 2026; licensed June 5, 2025
Loan amounts (published) PesaIn KES 1,000 – 150,000; ZeloCash KES 1,000 – 200,000; Fiza KES 800 – 100,000
Repayment term (published) 91 – 120 days (ZeloCash up to 180)
APR / cost (published) PesaIn 18.5% – 65.5%; ZeloCash 14.6% – 43.8%; Fiza 16% – 65.5%
Other fees and terms PesaIn example includes a 5% service fee
Customer contact (per CBK) +2540207901111 · wabemacredit@gmail.com
Office (per CBK) One Padmore, George Padmore Rd., Kilimani

The terms are what the lender publishes on its Google Play listing; your actual limit, rate and fees are set by its credit scoring and shown in the app before you accept a loan. Terms not listed above are not published.

Repayment calculator

Prefilled with 65.5% a year for 91 days from the published terms. Change the amount, rate, term and any upfront fee to match the offer in the app.

Estimate only. Rates checked 13 Oct 2026.

App availability

We checked Google Play only. Download only the listing whose developer matches the lender, and check the lender is in CBK’s directory before borrowing.

Terms as published by the lender

  • PesaIn – Your Pocket Financial Assistant. Get Funds Easily with Terms Up to 120 Days!
  • 3. Simple & Transparent Charges: There are no hidden fees. All charges and interest rates are clearly stated, so you can borrow with complete peace of mind.
  • 7. Credit Limit Upgrade: Repay on time to raise your credit limit and gain access to larger loan amounts effortlessly.
  • Loan Amount: KES 1,000 (minimum) – KES 150,000 (maximum)
  • Repayment Term: 91 days (minimum) – 120 days (maximum)
  • Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 18.5% (minimum) – 65.5% (maximum)
  • Take out a 91-day loan of KES 10,000 at an annual interest rate of 28%, with a 5% service fee:
  • Loan Principal: KES 10,000 (91 days)
  • Total Interest: KES 700 (KES 10,000 × 28% × 91 ÷ 365)
  • Total Service Fee: KES 500 (KES 10,000 × 5%)
  • Minimum loan amount: KES 1,000
  • Maximum loan amount: KES 200,000
  • Minimum term: 91 days
  • Maximum term: 180 days
  • Minimum APR: 14.6%
  • Maximum APR: 43.8%
  • 3. Choose the loan amount and term
  • 4. Review the fees and submit the application
  • Loan amount: KES 20,000
  • Loan term: 180 days
  • Loan Amount: KES 800 – KES 100,000
  • Repayment Term: 91 – 120 days (The actual loan term is subject to the final approval)
  • Annual Percentage Rate (APR): Min 16% – Max 65.5%
  • For a loan of KES 10,000 for 91 days at 28% APR:
  • Total interest: KES 700
  • Total repayment amount: KES 10,700

How to apply

Install the app from the official listing above, register with your phone number and ID as the app asks, and review the loan offer: it must show the amount, the total cost and the due date before you accept. Loans are usually sent to M-Pesa. Repay through the app or the paybill shown in it. Late repayment can lead to penalties stated in your offer and to listing with a credit reference bureau.

Frequently asked questions

Is PesaIn, ZeloCash and Fiza licensed by CBK?

Yes. Wabema Credit Ltd is in CBK’s Directory of Digital Credit Providers (September 2026), licensed June 5, 2025.

How much can I borrow on PesaIn, ZeloCash and Fiza?

The lender publishes: PesaIn KES 1,000 – 150,000; ZeloCash KES 1,000 – 200,000; Fiza KES 800 – 100,000. Your limit depends on its assessment.

How much does PesaIn, ZeloCash and Fiza charge?

Published cost: PesaIn 18.5% – 65.5%; ZeloCash 14.6% – 43.8%; Fiza 16% – 65.5%. PesaIn example includes a 5% service fee

Sources

More: All CBK-licensed loan apps · Cheapest loan apps compared · All 281 CBK-licensed digital lenders · CRB guide

Norah Waceke

About Author

Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at Kenyans.co.ke, one of the country's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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