Between 1950 and 1970 Japan's rural population fell from its peak of about 52 million to less than 30 million; by then almost 40 per cent of Japan's total population, and as much as 60 per cent of its urban population was concentrated in the 500 km Tokkaido coastal corridor (Mills and Ohta, 1970).
But this can only be done through cost effective and innovative products, as well as improving access to financial services. Savings mobilization will undoubtedly support investments in the economy. Such investments will increase employment and uplift living standards of Kenyans. This will be important in achieving not just Kenya’s Vision 2030 aspirations but also the Millennium Development Goals.