East Africa: Banks Ditch Branches for Digital Platforms

Banks are shunning traditional brick-and-mortar branches for online platforms that offer clients easier and faster ways to carry out everyday transactions.

The rise of mobile, online and agent banking as well as smart branches is fuelling the shift, as smart phones, tablet computers and personal computers become more accessible.

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