Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Mobile Banking as a Catalyst for Financial Inclusion in Rural Kenya: A Theoretical Framework

Okoth Okello, Maseno University Mwinyi Muchemi, Maseno University Opiyo Omondi, Department of Advanced Studies, Maseno University Kibet Kiptumo, Technical University of Kenya
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18889037
Published: April 11, 2009

Abstract

Mobile banking has emerged as a significant technological innovation in recent years, offering a range of financial services directly to customers through mobile devices. In rural Kenya, where traditional banking infrastructure is limited, mobile banking platforms have been instrumental in providing access to financial services such as savings and credit facilities. This theoretical framework underscores the importance of continued investment in mobile banking infrastructure as a key strategy for achieving broader financial inclusion goals within rural Kenyan communities. Policy makers should prioritise investments in mobile banking technology to support further expansion and accessibility, particularly among marginalized groups who stand to benefit most from these services.

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Okoth Okello, Mwinyi Muchemi, Opiyo Omondi, Kibet Kiptumo (2009). Mobile Banking as a Catalyst for Financial Inclusion in Rural Kenya: A Theoretical Framework. African Range Management (Agri/Env Science), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18889037

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GeographicAfricaInclusionRuralEthiopiaBankabilityTechnological

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