In a powerful show of commitment to the future of education and sustainable development, 100 private school owners and education stakeholders have been equipped with transformative tools to improve their financial resilience, adopt green energy solutions, and streamline operations using digital banking platforms.
The milestone event, held in Naivasha and spearheaded by NCBA in partnership with Water.Org, marks a new chapter for the education sector’s role in Kenya’s green economy.
The training focused on building capacity among school proprietors to embrace renewable energy, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) investments, and digital banking solutions, all aimed at improving operational efficiency, sustainability, and long-term viability.
Participants were introduced to innovative products such as NCBA Soma Plus, Connect Plus, and NCBA Tills, which are designed to digitize financial processes, enhance fee collection, and promote accountability.
“Schools are not just centers of learning they are critical economic anchors in our communities,” said Robert Kiboti, Director of Commercial and SME Banking at NCBA. “By equipping school owners with smart financing and sustainability tools, we’re helping to future-proof Kenya’s education sector while contributing to national development.”
The initiative also highlighted green financing, business insurance through Bancassurance, and asset finance essential components in ensuring that schools can expand infrastructure, reduce energy costs, and protect against financial shocks.
Importantly, participants gained insight into funding models for implementing solar power and improving water and sanitation systems, which directly impact student welfare and environmental sustainability.
“This training has been an eye-opener,” said a participating school owner. “We’ve always had the passion to educate, but now we have the tools to manage our institutions professionally and sustainably.”
Mr. Harun Muigai, Chairman of the Association of Private Primary Schools in Naivasha Subcounty, praised NCBA’s integrated support approach. “This forum has positioned NCBA as a one-stop shop for financial solutions.
We’re excited about future collaboration, especially in areas like sustainable project financing and wealth protection.”
This initiative aligns with the National Treasury’s 2025/2026 allocation of Ksh 707.2 billion to education, reaffirming the sector’s importance in national growth and economic transformation.
By promoting financial literacy, clean energy, and digital transformation, NCBA continues to lead from the front in empowering SMEs and driving inclusive progress.
