Kray Microfinance
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors Finance
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Posted Jobs 4
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Company Description
Kray Microfinance is a digital-first Tier 4 microfinance institution in Uganda that specializes in providing fast, accessible credit to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Founded in 2012, the company has positioned itself as a modern alternative to traditional moneylenders by leveraging technology to streamline the lending process. Headquartered in Kampala, Kray focuses on financial inclusion, particularly targeting “the unbanked” and low-income entrepreneurs who often lack the formal documentation or collateral required by larger commercial banks.
The institution is licensed and regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), ensuring that its operations meet national standards for consumer protection and fair lending. Kray is notable for its move toward “paperless” banking, utilizing mobile money platforms and digital applications to disburse loans and collect repayments. This tech-driven approach allows them to offer rapid turnaround times, sometimes providing loan approvals within 24 to 48 hours, which is critical for small business owners facing urgent inventory needs or operational emergencies.
Beyond simple lending, Kray Microfinance places a significant emphasis on social impact and sustainable growth for its clients. They offer a variety of tailored loan products, including emergency loans, school fees loans, and specialized credit for farmers and women-led businesses. To ensure the long-term success of their borrowers, the institution often provides basic financial literacy training and business advisory services, helping clients manage their debt responsibly and scale their enterprises effectively within the Ugandan economy.
- Business Loans: Providing working capital for traders, manufacturers, and service providers to expand their operations.
- Salary Loans: Offering short-term credit to salaried employees to help cover unexpected personal expenses or investments.
- Agribusiness Finance: Tailoring loan products for smallholder farmers to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and modern tools during the planting season.
- Digital Lending: Utilizing a mobile-based platform to facilitate loan applications and disbursements through popular mobile money networks.
- Asset Financing: Helping entrepreneurs acquire essential business equipment, such as motorcycles for boda-boda riders or machinery for workshops.
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TREASURY OFFICER
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- Kampala District
- Finance
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RECONCILIATION & CONTROL OFFICER
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- Kampala District
- Finance
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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
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- Kampala District
- Finance
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PERFORMANCE & ANALYTICS OFFICER
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- Kampala District
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