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Hire Purchase vs. Leasing: Understanding the Difference for Your Fleet

Hire Purchase vs. Leasing: Understanding the Difference for Your Fleet

Financial Analyst
April 24, 2026
HomeBlogHire Purchase vs. Leasing: Understanding the Difference for Your Fleet

Leasing is like renting; you pay for use. Hire Purchase is like buying on installment; you pay for ownership. For Kenyan SMEs, owning the asset is usually better as it builds the company's balance sheet and provides collateral for future expansion.