NCBA Strengthens Support for Private Schools Through Bundled Financial Proposition

NCBA Strengthens Support for Private Schools Through Bundled Financial Proposition

NCBA has strengthened its support for Kenya’s education sector through a bundled financial proposition designed to help private schools grow, modernize, and improve efficiency.

The proposition combines financing, transaction banking, digital collections, insurance, investment, and banking solutions into one integrated offering tailored to schools.

NCBA showcased the proposition during its Private Schools Directors Engagement Forum in Nyeri County. The forum, held under the theme “Future-Ready Schools: Embracing Sustainability and Innovation,” brought together school owners, directors, and education stakeholders to discuss sustainable growth and innovation.

Private Schools Play a Critical Role in Education

According to the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA), private schools have become a key pillar of Kenya’s education system.

The sector includes more than 10,400 registered private primary schools serving over 2.1 million learners. It also includes more than 1,600 private secondary schools serving over 277,000 students nationwide.

As enrolment continues to rise, schools are investing heavily in infrastructure, digital learning, transport, and sustainability projects. This growth has increased demand for financial solutions that support expansion while maintaining operational stability.

NCBA Strengthens Support for Private Schools Through Bundled Financial Proposition

Supporting Schools Beyond Traditional Banking

Speaking during the forum, NCBA Director of Network Business and Distribution, Jane Ng’ang’a said schools require more than conventional banking services.

“Schools today operate in a rapidly evolving environment. They must continuously invest in infrastructure, technology, transport, and operational efficiency,” she said.

She added that NCBA has developed a comprehensive proposition that supports schools throughout their growth journey.

“At NCBA, our purpose of Banking on Belief, Empowering Ambition drives us to partner with learning institutions by providing innovative financial solutions that strengthen resilience and create lasting impact for future generations,” she noted.

NCBA’s proposition includes working capital facilities, infrastructure financing, asset finance, and leasing solutions.

These facilities enable schools to invest in classrooms, laboratories, libraries, dormitories, and school buses while preserving cash flow.

The financing solutions also support investments in renewable energy and digital learning infrastructure, helping institutions remain competitive in a changing education landscape.

Driving Efficiency Through Digital Solutions

The bank is also helping schools improve operational efficiency through digital tools.

Schools can access dedicated collection accounts, digital fee collection platforms, NCBA Till, ConnectPlus, and education technology solutions that simplify administration and strengthen financial management.

These tools provide greater transparency, improve cash flow visibility, and reduce manual processes.

Beyond financing, NCBA offers insurance solutions designed to protect school facilities, vehicles, equipment, and operations.

The insurance products help institutions manage risk, safeguard assets, and maintain business continuity when unexpected events occur.

The bank also provides savings, investment, and wealth management solutions that help schools preserve surplus funds and plan for future expansion.

In addition, teachers and non-teaching staff can access banking, credit, and financial wellness solutions through the NCBA ecosystem.

Education Leaders Welcome the Initiative

Speaking on behalf of private school leaders, Dionisio Ndegwa welcomed the initiative.

“Private schools must balance infrastructure development, technology investments, and operational costs while responding to changing market demands,” he said.

He noted that access to a financial partner that understands the sector’s challenges is critical for sustainability and growth.

“What makes this approach valuable is that it goes beyond financing. Schools need support in collections, payments, insurance, transport acquisition, infrastructure development, and long-term planning. Having all these solutions under one partner creates efficiency and allows school leaders to focus on delivering quality education.”

Building Future-Ready Learning Institutions

Ng’ang’a said NCBA’s objective is to empower schools through integrated financial solutions that support modernization and long-term growth.

“By bringing together financing, digital tools, insurance, and investment solutions under one ecosystem, we are enabling school leaders to focus on their core mission of delivering quality education,” she said.

The engagement forms part of NCBA’s broader strategy to deepen support for the education sector and strengthen its position as a preferred financial partner for schools and SME institutions across Kenya.