Machine Learning Adoption and its Effect on Efficiency of Credit Analysis in Tier II Commercial Banks in Kenya

Catherine Muthuuri () and Prof. Allan Kihara ()

International Journal of Finance, 2025, vol. 10, issue 8, 70 - 89

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the Machine Learning Adoption and its Effect on Efficiency of Credit Analysis in Tier II Commercial Banks in Kenya. The study specifically aimed at assessing the effect of regulatory pressure, technological readiness and organizational capacity on efficiency of Credit Analysis. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design, targeting 48 professionals comprising of credit risk managers, data analysts, loan officers, IT officers, compliance officers, and strategy leads through census sampling technique. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires using 5-point Likert scales. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 28.0, employing both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Findings: Regarding the first objective, results revealed a statistically significant strong positive relationship between regulatory pressure and efficiency of credit analysis, r (48) = 0.616, p < .05. Multiple regression analysis indicated that regulatory pressure explained 37.9% of variance in credit analysis efficiency, R² = 0.379, F (1, 46) = 28.059, p < .05, β = 0.616, p < .05. For the second objective, findings indicated a statistically significant very strong positive relationship between technological readiness and efficiency of credit analysis, r (48) = 0.819, p < .05. Regression analysis showed that technological readiness explained 67.0% of variance in credit analysis efficiency, R² = 0.670, F (1, 46) = 93.375, p < .05, β = 0.819, p < .05. Regarding the third objective, results showed a statistically significant very strong positive relationship between organizational capacity and efficiency of credit analysis, r (48) = 0.803, p < .05. Multiple regression analysis indicated that organizational capacity explained 64.5% of variance in credit analysis efficiency, R² = 0.645, F (1, 46) = 83.527, p < .05, β = 0.803, p < .05. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that the Central Bank of Kenya should continue refining regulatory frameworks that encourage machine learning adoption. Tier II banks should prioritize systematic investments in digital infrastructure, exploring cloud-based solutions, investing in data quality improvement initiatives, and strengthening cybersecurity frameworks. Banks should also invest systematically in human capital development through competitive recruitment strategies, comprehensive training programs, leadership development, and cultural transformation initiatives.

Keywords: Regulatory Pressure; Technological Readiness; Organizational Capacity; Efficiency of Credit Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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