NCBA Celebrates Growth in Asset Finance and Insurance Premium Financing

A National Celebration of Excellence

NCBA Group has officially concluded the 2025 Johari Awards with a high-energy Grand Finale in Nairobi, marking the culmination of a countrywide celebration of excellence across Kenya’s Asset Finance, Insurance Premium Finance (IPF), and Bancassurance sectors.

The 2025 Johari Awards began with regional events in Mombasa, Western Kenya, Eldoret, Mt. Kenya Region, and Thika. These mini-galas strengthened NCBA’s commitment to recognising performance at the grassroots.

They also deepened partner relationships and celebrated regional excellence ahead of the national ceremony. Ultimately, NCBA honoured 154 outstanding performers, including 75 regional winners and 79 national winners celebrated at the Nairobi finale.

Awards Backed by Strong Financial Performance

The celebrations came shortly after NCBA announced its solid Q3 2025 financial results. The Group reported a profit after tax of KSh 16.4 billion, reflecting an 8.5% year-on-year increase. Profit before tax rose to KSh 20.5 billion, up 11%, while operating income climbed to KSh 53.4 billion, marking a 13.8% growth.

Moreover, NCBA’s non-banking subsidiaries, including NCBA Insurance (NCBAIG), Leasing, Investment Banking, and Bancassurance, posted a 48% increase in their combined contribution to the Group’s profit before tax.

This performance underscores the strength of NCBA’s diversified business model and the key role played by the dealer, broker, and intermediary partners celebrated at the Johari Awards.

NCBA Leadership Commends Industry Collaboration

Speaking at the gala, James Gossip, Managing Director of NCBA Kenya, stated:

“The Johari Awards continue to showcase the power of partnership, resilience, and shared ambition. Every winner here tonight reflects the strength of our ecosystem, dealers, brokers, agents, intermediaries, and teams that fuel our leadership in Asset Finance and Insurance.

This year’s celebrations, combined with our strong Q3 performance, reaffirm that when we grow together, we go further together. We honour your dedication, and we look forward to scaling even greater heights as one NCBA family.”

Celebrating Excellence Across Key Categories

This year’s awards showcased outstanding performers across both regional and national categories. The winners demonstrate the breadth and strength of NCBA’s partner network.

New Market – Best Brands (Dealership Volume)

Recognising top-performing brands in the New Market segment:

2nd Runner Up: CFAO Mobility Kenya Limited, Subdealers Daniel
1st Runner Up: Sinotruk Kenya Ltd & Subdealers
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Isuzu East Africa Limited & Subdealers

Pre-Owned Market – Dealership Value

Honouring dealerships with the highest referral value in 2025:

2nd Runner Up: Cratos Automobile Ltd
1st Runner Up: Avix Motors Ltd – Rashid
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Carsoko Limited

Pre-Owned Market – Dealership Volume

Awarding dealerships with the highest referral volumes:

2nd Runner Up: Yahya Car Sales (K) Ltd – Ushamdeen
1st Runner Up: Waleed Motor Ltd – Mary Mugure
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Windsor Automobiles Limited

Gold Category – Insurance Brokers

Recognising brokers who booked over KSh 50 million in IPF business:

2nd Runner Up: ETG Insurance Broker Limited
1st Runner Up: Shashi Insurance Brokers Limited
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Liaison Group (Insurance Brokers) Limited

Insurance Companies – Top IPF Contributors

Honouring insurance companies with the highest IPF contribution:

2nd Runner Up: Old Mutual Insurance Company Limited
1st Runner Up: APA Insurance Company Limited
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Jubilee Health Insurance Limited

Asset Finance – Individual Overall Winners

Celebrating individual top performers in referral value:

2nd Runner Up: Lucy Minoo Mbilo, Buffalo TBS – Trip for two, 3 nights in Zanzibar
1st Runner Up: Charity Njoki Asembo, Printan Ltd – Trip for two, 4 nights in Dubai
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Patrick Wangombe, Ryce East Africa Ltd – Trip for two, 4 nights in Malaysia

IPF – Individual Agents Linked to an Underwriter

Recognising agents with the highest IPF business volumes:

2nd Runner Up: Florence Wamaitha Mwaura – Trip for two, 2 nights at Tsavo – Salt Lick Safari Lodge
1st Runner Up: Rose Papa – Trip for two, 2 nights at Maasai Mara – Emaiyan Luxury Camp
Top Sales (Overall Winner): Rosemary Manyara – Trip for two, 4 nights at Diani – Baobab Beach Resort

NCBA Celebrates Growth in Asset Finance and Insurance Premium Financing

Honouring a Legacy of Excellence

This year’s winners reflect a diverse mix of individual performers, dealership champions, insurance professionals, and intermediary partners. Their success highlights the extensive network that drives NCBA’s continued leadership in Asset Finance and Insurance Premium Finance.

Now in its nineteenth year, the Johari Awards remain the industry benchmark for excellence among vehicle dealers, insurance agencies, brokers, intermediaries, and sales teams.

With renewed commitment, NCBA reaffirmed its dedication to supporting its partners and customers, ensuring that the Awards continue to stand as one of Kenya’s most influential platforms for recognising excellence in financial and automotive sectors.