Determinants of financial sustainability in the micro finance sector: evidence from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
by Nelson Maina Waweru; John M. Parkinson
International Journal of Accounting and Finance (IJAF), Vol. 5, No. 3, 2015

Abstract: This study seeks to determine the factors influencing financial sustainability of micro finance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Data was obtained from 55 MFIs operating in there as at 31st December 2012. Using the OLS multiple regression model, we found that financial sustainability was mainly influenced by financial costs, outreach and the proportion of women borrowers. The results of this study are important to the MFIs as they continue to pursue their objective of poverty alleviation while maintaining financial sustainability.

Online publication date: Wed, 09-Mar-2016

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