NCBA and the Strathmore Business School have partnered to provide enhanced support and resources to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

 NCBA Group Director Tirus Mwithiga noted that the partnership signing agreement will be pivotal in Kenya’s economy.

Speaking during the partnership signing event, he added that creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive is the cornerstone of what the Lender does.

“Our approach is to contribute to economic stabilization through inclusive economic development and sustainable job creation, by boosting SMEs competitiveness.”

As part of this collaboration, NCBA’s SME clients will gain exclusive access to a wide range of business courses offered by Strathmore Business School at discounted rates.

This initiative aims to equip SMEs with the necessary knowledge and skills to overcome business challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

“We have spent the last three years investing in building our SME offering by ensuring our products and services meet our SME customer needs, as well as getting the right talent that understands their market needs. We’re committed to providing our customers with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive and become successful.” he added.

On his part, Strathmore Business School Executive Dean Caesar Mwangi noted through the school’s Development Program NCBAs SME clients will be able to access the 16-week course at a discounted rate and they will get to learn fundamentals that will help propel their business to the next level.

“In addition to collaborating with Strathmore Business School, NCBA will introduce a Learning Management System (LMS) training platform exclusively for their SME customers.

This innovative platform will offer a variety of training modules, webinars, and resources to help SMEs enhance their business skills, financial management, and overall competitiveness in the market,” he said.