Kenya’s banking is going digital, as customers demand faster, simpler, on-demand financial services.
By
Jane Jelagat
Director-Consumer Banking
Ecobank Kenya Limited
Across Kenya, everyday life moves at the speed of a notification. A father in Nairobi sends money to his daughter at a University in Eldoret. A trader in Gikomba transfers cash from their mobile wallet to restock for the day. A commuter pays for a ride with a tap on a phone.
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