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September 28, 2025

Influence of Credit Risk on Intermediation Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya

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ALAbubakar Ketemon LewanoEKElizabeth KalundaFWFrancis W Wambalaba

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Overview

Explanatory analysis reveals credit risk substantially reduces intermediation efficiency in commercial banks, suggesting urgent management improvements.

Key Points

  • Credit risk negatively affects intermediation efficiency in Kenyan commercial banks, revealing a significant impact on economic function.
  • Efficiency scores were derived using Data Envelopment Analysis, with results indicating a low intermediation efficiency of 67.5%.
  • The study utilizes an explanatory sequential design with qualitative and quantitative phases to explore this relationship.
  • Findings highlight the importance of managing credit risk to enhance overall financial intermediation efficiency in emerging markets.

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Lewano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d90bc941e1c178a14f71a2https://doi.org/10.70641/ajbds.v2i1.163
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