ePayment Systems and Alternatives for developing countries
Abstract
The main purpose of this research project was to examine the ePayment alternatives that exist in
Kenya and the world, and the extent of use of e-commerce and ePayment methods in Kenya. The
other objective was to find out if the lack of suitable ePayment alternatives in Kenya was a barrier to
organizations and their customers exploiting the enormous potential of e-commerce. The study also
set out to examine the challenges faced by providers and consumers of ePayment and e-commerce
services in Kenya. Three samples; one of individuals, another one compromising organizations and
another sample of commercial banks and PSPs (payment Service Providers) were studied. The
research found out that indeed the lack of suitable ePayment alternatives among other factors was a
critical challenge to the growth of e-commerce in Kenya. Several recommendations to address the
issues raised in this research were proposed. An ePayment model suitable for individuals in Kenya
was also proposed.
Citation
M.Sc. (Information systems) Thesis 2004Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
School of computing & informatics, University of Nairobi
Description
Master of Science Thesis