NCBA Bank partnered with Kivukoni School for their annual Kivukoni Eco Festival, an annual event celebrating environmental conservation, global citizenship, and community engagement. NCBA has through this partnership amplified its sustainability agenda, enhanced its brand presence in Kilifi where it operates in three branches namely Kilifi, Watamu, and Malindi, and promoted its Affluent Banking solutions, including Visa Infinite Cards, Wealth Solutions, and Digital Banking, Asset Finance and Bancassurance products, as well as its SME Financing solutions.
The Kivukoni Eco – Festival was founded by the Kivukoni School in Kilifi led by a team of passionate environmentalists. The objective is to provide an open and inclusive forum for nature exploration and community engagement.
The learning institution is a well-known international eco school with a highly engaged following and global community of supporters. The school has a strong ethos of care and environmentally sound practice and intentionally aims to nurture young citizens, who will have a positive impact on our society and the planet. Worth noting, is that the school emphasizes on the concept of Global Citizenship in the curriculum.
The Kivukoni Eco festival on its part, featured amongst other arts and cultural activities, a Lion’s Den program where seven eco-businesses pitched their sustainable ideas. Treemendous Organics emerged the winner, receiving KES 50,000 and mentorship to expand its impact. Other notable eco-businesses included Capapo Solutions, JikoPoa, Ricky Bags, Ocean Mamas, Tujay Mushrooms, and Eco-Traveller Hub.
Speaking at the festival, NCBA Deputy Director, Marketing and Group, Head of Brands Ms. Jacquie Muhati said, “NCBA is proud to sponsor this initiative aimed at upholding sustainable practices, innovation, and empowering the next generation of global transformative leaders and citizens. Our support is aimed at deepening our relationship with the community of Kilifi County and introducing them to the NCBA Affluent and SME banking solutions.”
“The partnership highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships for NCBA to achieve its sustainability commitments through “Change the Story” initiative and its dedication to creating a positive impact in the communities it serves. As the exclusive financial sponsor, we were able to showcase our financial solutions for the Coastal communities, while reinforcing its 15 sustainability commitments.” She added.
“We are proud to have the support of NCBA for the 2024 Kivukoni Eco-festival. Their partnership is a great inspiration to our growing community of entrepreneurs, environmental provocateurs and educationalists. Now that we are backed by the bank, we are able to create a greater impact in Kilifi. We are also happy that through the festival, we have been able to introduce more customers to the bank making the partnership mutually beneficial to both parties.” Said the Kivukoni School Director, Ms. Lucy Oliff.
At the festival, NCBA highlighted its dedication to supporting the Blue Economy, a vital sector for coastal communities like Kilifi, through tailored financing solutions that drive sustainable growth.
Yasir Ashur, NCBA Regional Branch Manager for the Coast Region, said, “NCBA’s commitment to Kilifi extends beyond financial services. Our support for sustainability and the Blue Economy is central to fostering long-term community prosperity.”
Over 600 festival attendees were introduced to NCBA’s Affluent Banking solutions, including: Wealth Management, Visa Infinite Cards, Premier, Platinum, Go, Gold, Junior Savings accounts, Bancassurance, Asset Finance, and SME banking solutions.
