NCBA expands SME support with expanded strategic development programme
NCBA Bank is strengthening support for Kenya’s SMEs through a 16-week Enterprise Development Programme with Strathmore Business School, equipping entrepreneurs with skills in finance, operations, leadership, and innovation while leveraging strategic partnerships to expand acces..
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NCBA Bank is bolstering its support for Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through an expanded Enterprise Development Programme. This initiative, run in partnership with Strathmore Business School, aims to equip businesses with crucial skills and networks for sustainable growth.
- 24 NCBA SME customers from diverse sectors recently completed the 16-week program.
- The program combines academic training with practical coaching in areas like financial management and digital transformation.
- NCBA also offers an expanded ecosystem of SME support through partnerships with organizations such as the Africa Guarantee Fund, AFAWA, Water.Org, and Proparco, helping to mitigate credit risk and expand access to financing.
- The Enterprise Development Programme has benefited over 300 NCBA customers to date.
- Eligible businesses must have operated for at least two years, employ a minimum of three staff, and post an annual turnover of at least Sh3 million.
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