Accelerate women's adoption of formal financial services

Mobile money has played the biggest role in improving financial inclusion in Kenya over the years. [iStockphoto]

One of the most impactful ways of empowering women and improving their livelihoods is by accelerating their adoption of formal financial services.

Known as financial inclusion, this ideal means citizens, including women, being able to access all formal financial products and services without any hindrance based on their gender, social, economic, or political considerations.