Cleaner Transport Is No Longer a Distant Vision with NCBA Bank

How innovative asset finance is helping more Kenyans embrace sustainable mobility

Cleaner transport is no longer a distant vision. Across Kenya, businesses and individuals are increasingly seeking smarter, more sustainable ways to move people and goods.

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more accessible, they are transforming how people think about mobility, offering lower operating costs, reduced emissions, and greater long-term value.

While demand for electric mobility continues to grow, access to affordable financing remains one of the biggest barriers to adoption.

Through innovative asset finance solutions, NCBA Bank is helping bridge that gap by making it easier for customers to invest in electric vehicles and other productive assets that support business growth.

The growing role of asset finance

As industries evolve, so do investment priorities. Businesses today are looking beyond traditional assets and embracing technologies that improve efficiency, lower operational costs, and contribute to sustainability goals.

As the Home of Asset Finance, NCBA Bank continues to provide financing solutions that help businesses and individuals acquire the assets they need to succeed.

Whether expanding a commercial fleet, investing in machinery, or transitioning to electric mobility, flexible financing enables customers to grow without straining their cash flow.

Cleaner Transport Is No Longer a Distant Vision with NCBA Bank

Making electric mobility more accessible

To support Kenya’s transition to cleaner transport, NCBA Bank has partnered with E Pure Motion to provide tailored asset finance solutions for electric vehicles.

The collaboration is designed to make electric vehicle ownership more attainable for individuals, businesses, SACCOs, and fleet operators by offering flexible financing options that reduce the upfront cost of investment.

By increasing access to financing, the initiative supports Kenya’s broader efforts to build a cleaner and more sustainable transport sector.

Investing in a greener future

NCBA Bank has committed KES 2 billion towards e-mobility financing as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.

The investment reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting economic growth while promoting environmentally responsible transport solutions.

By financing electric vehicles, NCBA Bank is helping reduce carbon emissions, encourage cleaner mobility, and contribute to Kenya’s sustainability ambitions.

Beyond financing, the bank continues to invest in initiatives that create positive social, economic, and environmental impact.

Its approach recognizes that banking should not only enable financial progress but also help shape a better future for communities and the planet.

Why electric vehicles make business sense

The benefits of electric vehicles extend well beyond environmental conservation. They also offer significant financial advantages that are becoming increasingly attractive for businesses and individuals.

Some of these benefits include:

Lower fuel costs
Reduced maintenance expenses
Lower operating costs
Improved fleet efficiency
Lower total cost of ownership over time

These savings can significantly improve profitability, particularly for businesses operating commercial fleets where fuel and maintenance account for a substantial portion of operating expenses.

Supporting Kenya’s transport transformation

According to Lennox Mugambi, NCBA Group Director of Asset Finance and Business Solutions, the transition to electric mobility is creating new opportunities for customers across multiple sectors.

“The shift to electric mobility is creating new opportunities for individuals, businesses and the broader economy. At NCBA, we’re focused on ensuring our customers have the financing solutions they need to take advantage of those opportunities.”

He notes that the transport sector is undergoing rapid transformation, changing how people move, how businesses manage fleets, and how organisations approach vehicle ownership.

“The way people move, the way businesses manage fleets, and the way we think about vehicle ownership and transport economics are all changing.”

Mugambi says the partnership with E Pure Motion reflects NCBA Bank’s commitment to delivering customer-focused financing solutions that support sustainable economic growth.

“This partnership with E Pure Motion demonstrates our commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through innovative and customer-focused financing options.”

He adds that making electric vehicles more accessible will help accelerate the country’s transition to cleaner transport while delivering long-term savings for customers.

“By making electric vehicles more accessible for individuals, SACCOs and fleet operators, we’re supporting Kenya’s transport sector transformation while helping customers achieve long-term savings and operational efficiency.”

Financing the assets that power tomorrow

Electric vehicles are just one example of the assets businesses increasingly require to remain competitive.

NCBA Bank’s asset finance solutions also support investment in:

Commercial vehicles
Agricultural equipment
Construction machinery
Manufacturing equipment
Logistics fleets
Renewable energy and sustainable mobility solutions

Flexible repayment plans allow businesses to preserve working capital while acquiring the equipment needed to expand operations and improve productivity.

Shaping the future through sustainable finance

Kenya’s journey towards cleaner transport will require collaboration between financial institutions, mobility providers, businesses, and consumers. Asset finance will play an increasingly important role in making sustainable technologies affordable and accessible.

Through strategic partnerships, customer-focused financing, and continued investment in e-mobility, NCBA Bank is helping shape a future where cleaner transport is not just an aspiration but an everyday reality.

Whether investing in electric vehicles, commercial fleets, or business equipment, customers can rely on NCBA Bank’s asset finance solutions to help turn ambitious plans into lasting progress.