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Role of Mobile Savings Services in Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Nsiika Town Council, Buhweju District, Uganda

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  • Olorunnisola Abiola Olubukola

    (Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Aine Oman

    (Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Manyange Micheal

    (Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Olaiya Sanya Peter

    (Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Matovu Juma

    (Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

Abstract

Financial inclusion is essential for all individuals in the community reflecting affordability, accessibility and reliability of financial services particularly in Nsiika town council, Buhweju district, Uganda where the levels of financial inclusion are still very low with only 16% of the mature population keeping their funds at official deposit taking organizations and now with introduction of mobile money services, it is considered a major factor. The main purpose of the study is to

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  • Olorunnisola Abiola Olubukola & Aine Oman & Manyange Micheal & Olaiya Sanya Peter & Matovu Juma, 2025. "Role of Mobile Savings Services in Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Nsiika Town Council, Buhweju District, Uganda," Post-Print hal-05547005, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05547005
    DOI: 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i91974
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