Mr. Chairman, Kenya can not develop, or even realize the aspirations of vision 2030, if the majority of Kenyans at the bottom of the economic pyramid lack access to financial services  BIS Review 108/2008  1  such as savings, credit, payment/remittance systems, money transfers, insurance and pension.
The example Equity Bank has shown here today takes us steps towards realization of this goal. These are steps to emulate for the growth and development of our financial sector. Ladies and Gentlemen: It is now my honour and pleasure to declare the Equity Bank Mobile Phone Banking Service Officially Launched. Thank you. 2  BIS Review 108/2008