Tala to lay off 10% of employees in Kenya

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Tala plans to cut about 10% of its Kenya workforce as part of a broader global reorganisation. The layoffs affect roughly 95 employees and reflect the company’s push to align operations with its long-term strategy and improve efficiency. Tala has operated in Kenya since 2014 and remains one of the region’s best-known digital lenders. The move comes as African fintechs face stronger pressure to prove profitability and run leaner businesses. The article also places the cuts in the context of a more mature and competitive digital lending market in Kenya.

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