Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CICO agents- Kenya report (round 3)
This report covers the findings of the third round of a dipstick research funded jointly by MSC and SCBF. It captures a detailed analysis, insights, and recommendations on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on CICO agents in Kenya. It also highlights recommendations for policymakers and donors to support the CICO agents.
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Have the Portfolio Diversification Strategies of Kenyan Microfinance Banks Failed?
The blog discusses how the diversification strategies of Kenyan microfinance banks are working.
Sep 17, 2017
Sep 17, 2017
Competition in the Kenyan Digital Finance Market: Digital Deposits (Part 3 of 3)
This is the third blog in a three part series, which compares digital financial service offerings in Kenya. The first blog focused on mobile money services, the second one analysed digital credit and this one analyses digital deposits. Digital deposit accounts are a controversial topic in digital finance. Many analysts note that mobile money providers cannot offer interest on […]
Dec 18, 2015
Dec 18, 2015
Competition in the Kenyan Digital Finance Market: Digital Credit (Part 2 of 3)
This is the second blog in a three part series, which compares digital financial service offerings in Kenya. The first blog focused on mobile money services and this second one delves into mobile banking services, focusing on digital credit. These are certainly the most complicated but also the most exciting services given their potential to deepen financial […]
Dec 16, 2015
Dec 16, 2015
Competition in the Kenyan Digital Finance Market: Mobile Money (Part 1 of 3)
There has been a great deal of international discourse on the topic of mobile money after Kenya’s successful implementation of M-PESA, and as we recently wrote, the success is increasingly shared by banks. This is a clear victory for Kenyan customers, who now have more options to choose from. However it also means that the financial […]
Dec 14, 2015
Dec 14, 2015
The Key to Growing Large is Staying Small First: Focus on clients, distribution, & communications
This presentation discussed three top digital finance issues for banks.
Jun 17, 2015
Jun 17, 2015
Agent Network Accelerator Survey: Nigeria Country Report 2014
After years of market development, digital finance in Nigeria has still yet to take-off. The market is still experiencing some regulatory impediments, but most of all, providers need improved strategic approaches to their anchor products, core operations and expansion strategies.
Jul 17, 2014
Joyce Murithi, Jacqueline Jumah, George Mugweru, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
Jul 17, 2014
Joyce Murithi, Jacqueline Jumah, George Mugweru, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
Do the M-PESA Rails Contribute to Financial Inclusion?
The Note examines progress towards financial inclusion in Kenya, and concludes that while M-PESA’s rails offer the potential, Kenya may yet have to wait to realise affordable, effective financial inclusion.
May 16, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, Joyce Murithi, David Cracknell and Graham Wright
May 16, 2011
Mukesh Sadana, George Mugweru, Joyce Murithi, David Cracknell and Graham Wright