Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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

Henry Kibet Kiura, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi George Ochieng Mutua, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Nairobi Moses Kimani Kamau, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Winnie Cheptoo Mwangi, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18803419
Published: November 17, 2004

Abstract

Mobile banking services in rural Kenya have expanded rapidly over recent years, offering new financial opportunities to underserved populations. This study employs a qualitative and analytical approach to explore the interplay between mobile banking technology, socio-economic factors, and financial inclusion outcomes in rural Kenya. The theoretical framework underscores the importance of mobile banking as an innovative tool for enhancing access to formal finance within rural communities in Kenya. Future research should focus on evaluating the long-term impacts and sustainability of mobile banking initiatives in promoting financial inclusion among rural populations. Mobile Banking, Financial Inclusion, Rural Kenya, Theoretical Framework

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Henry Kibet Kiura, George Ochieng Mutua, Moses Kimani Kamau, Winnie Cheptoo Mwangi (2004). Mobile Banking as a Catalyst for Financial Inclusion in Rural Kenya: A Theoretical Framework. African Urban Economics (Economics/Planning/Geography crossover), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18803419

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KenyaGeographic MobilityAccess TheoryFinancial InclusionMobile MoneyDevelopment EconomicsCommunity Banking

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