It is also worth noting that the level of Kenyans who access informal financial services has declined from 35.2% in 2006 to 26.8% in 2009 and to 7.8% in 2013. The increase in the level of financial access in Kenya is testimony to the success of the reforms and initiatives implemented by the players in the financial sector.
Ladies and Gentlemen: In 2013, Geospatial Surveys to map financial access points were undertaken in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania. The survey results indicate that Kenya is ahead of the other countries in terms of financial access.