This paper reviews the broad structural shifts in banks and other financial institutions in
Kenya in the face of globalization. It is found that Kenya has moved into universal banking …

The banking systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in general and Kenya in particular, are
shallow and fragile. This is reflected in low lending levels, high interest rate spreads, high …

Efficient utilization of resources is critical for effective performance of banks. This paper
measured efficiency of community banks in Tanzania and compares performance between …

This study makes a comparative analysis of the channels and effectiveness of the
transmission mechanisms of monetary policy in three East African countries. The study …

Over a span of years efficiency in Tanzanian Community Banks (CBs) has been low. The
specific and macroeconomic drivers of inefficiency, however, have not been uncovered …

The link between bank efficiency and non-performing loans (NPLs) has generally been used
to predict the effect of either variable on bank failure. The results have, by and large …

This study examines the portfolio behaviour of commercial banks in Tanzania by using
panel financial data of 14 banks from 1998 to 2010 on a quarterly basis, making 52 quarters …

The now market based financial system in Tanzania is characterized by relatively high
interest rate spreads. This paper sought to establish relative importance of macroeconomic …

Over a span of years efficiency in Tanzanian Community Banks (CBs) in Tanzania has been
found to be low. However, the specific and macroeconomic drivers of inefficiency have not …

Over a span of years efficiency in Tanzanian Community Banks (CBs) has been found to be
low. However, the specific and macroeconomic drivers of inefficiency have not been …