NCBA and KAM Unite at Changamka 2025 to Power Kenya’s Industrial Revolution

In a major step toward accelerating Kenya’s industrialisation, NCBA Bank has joined hands with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) for the 8th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival, running from November 4–8, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

The partnership underscores NCBA’s commitment to powering SME growth and industrialisation, recognizing that a vibrant manufacturing sector is key to job creation and economic transformation.

Beyond sponsorship, NCBA is positioning itself as a vital financial and advisory partner to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) driving Kenya’s manufacturing revival.

Aligned with the government’s “Buy Kenya, Build Kenya” initiative and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, NCBA aims to empower local producers through accessible financing and strategic guidance.

“Our goal is to walk the journey with our clients from startup to scale-up and beyond,” said Robert Kiboti, NCBA Bank’s Director of Commercial and SME Banking. “By joining Kenya’s manufacturing community at the 2025 Changamka Festival, we’re reaffirming our commitment to help entrepreneurs dream bigger and achieve more.”

As Kenya stands on the brink of a new industrial era, NCBA is rolling out 360-degree financial support for manufacturers.

The bank provides tailor-made financial solutions to address capital and liquidity needs, including up to 90% asset financing for machinery and equipment imports, as well as working capital solutions such as LPO financing, invoice discounting, and overdrafts to help businesses manage daily operations and expand sustainably.

NCBA’s drive for industrial transformation was recently demonstrated through a trade delegation to China, where over 110 customers gained firsthand exposure to large-scale manufacturing practices.

The visit helped Kenyan entrepreneurs identify essential machinery and technologies for scaling up.

“Many of those who left as traders came back as manufacturers,” Kiboti shared, highlighting how NCBA’s asset financing is helping SMEs take bold steps into industrial production.

Looking ahead, NCBA is also investing in sustainable and green energy solutions to boost competitiveness.

“We’re focused on tomorrow,” Kiboti added. “Our innovative green energy financing allows manufacturers to reduce reliance on the national grid by adopting solar and other renewable energy solutions.”

With micro, small, and medium enterprises forming the backbone of Kenya’s economy and providing livelihoods for millions, NCBA’s collaboration with KAM is a strong signal of confidence in the sector’s potential.

As KAM continues to connect innovators, producers, and financiers, partnerships like these are driving Kenya toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and industrial future.