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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>The current state of finance in Kenya is undergoing a significant shift, with the increasing popularity of digital currencies reshaping the financial landscape.<\/p>\n

As traditional banking products face limitations in reaching all segments of the population, digital currencies have gained traction as a more accessible and inclusive alternative.<\/p>\n

Financial Sector Depending(FSD) CEO Tamara Cook stated that 23 percent of Kenyans are using traditional banking products.<\/p>\n

This percentage is low and this is maybe attributed to the limitations of reaching the physical bank branches in rural areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen thinking about the future of banking, think about the youth. because less youths are using less of traditional banking products and more of digital banking solutions,\u201d said Cook.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the cost of maintaining brick-and-mortar locations can make it challenging for traditional banks to expand their services to undeserved communities.<\/p>\n

According to I&M 55 percent of users on its digital platform are below the age of 35.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s youth is tomorrows lucrative client base and banks shout start paying attention to this age group and find a way to attract them,\u201d added Cook.<\/p>\n

The youth play a pivotal role in driving future banking trends due to their comfort with technology and digital platforms.<\/p>\n

As digital natives, they are the forefront of embracing innovative financial solutions and shaping the demand for modern banking services.<\/p>\n

Their tech-savvy mindset and changing consumer behavior are influencing the shift towards mobile banking, digital wallets, and other digital payment methods.<\/p>\n

With their fresh perspective and digital fluency, the youth are actively driving the evolution of banking towards more tech-driven systems.<\/p>\n

Young people are more comfortable with technology of late hence they\u2019re driving the demand for more digital and mobile banking options.<\/p>\n

Their familiarity with digital platforms is pushing the digital banks to adapt and offer innovative and user-friendly services.<\/p>\n

This shift is not only making banking services more convenient but also influencing the entire banking industry to embrace digital transformation to meet the evolving needs of customers.<\/p>\n

An example of such digital transformations is what Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) recently added to their market.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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