NCBA Group has concluded the 2025 Johari Awards with a vibrant grand finale in Nairobi, spotlighting the partners, dealers, brokers, and agents who have played a critical role in driving asset finance growth and Insurance Premium Financing (IPF) across the country.
The national gala marked the climax of a countrywide celebration that included regional ceremonies in Mombasa, Eldoret, Western Kenya, Mt. Kenya Region, and Thika all aimed at honouring grassroots excellence and strengthening NCBA’s partnerships in the Asset Finance and IPF ecosystem.
This year, NCBA recognised 154 outstanding performers: 75 winners awarded at regional mini-galas and 79 honoured at the Nairobi finale. The awards come at a time when NCBA is celebrating strong Q3 results that reaffirm its leadership in asset finance growth.
The Group posted a profit after tax of KSh 16.4 billion, an 8.5% increase year-on-year, while profit before tax rose to KSh 20.5 billion. Operating income climbed to KSh 53.4 billion, supported by a 48% contribution from non-banking subsidiaries including NCBA Insurance, Leasing, Investment Banking and Bancassurance.
Johari Awards Reinforce NCBA’s Leadership in Asset Finance Growth
Speaking at the awards, NCBA Kenya Managing Director James Gossip praised the winners for exemplifying resilience and partnership values that continue to fuel NCBA’s asset finance growth story.
“The Johari Awards continue to showcase the power of partnership and shared ambition. Every winner reflects the strength of our ecosystem dealers, brokers, agents and intermediaries who make our leadership in Asset Finance and Insurance possible,” he said.
The 2025 Johari Awards celebrated excellence across multiple categories, including:
New Market – Best Brands (Dealership Volume)
2nd Runner Up: CFAO Mobility Kenya Ltd, Subdealers Daniel
1st Runner Up: Sinotruk Kenya Ltd & Subdealers
Top Sales (Winner): Isuzu East Africa Ltd & Subdealers
Pre-Owned Market – Dealership Value
2nd Runner Up: Cratos Automobile Ltd
1st Runner Up: Avix Motors Ltd – Rashid
Top Sales (Winner): Carsoko Ltd
Pre-Owned Market – Dealership Volume
2nd Runner Up: Yahya Car Sales (K) Ltd – Ushamdeen
1st Runner Up: Waleed Motor Ltd – Mary Mugure
Top Sales (Winner): Windsor Automobiles Ltd
Gold Category – Insurance Brokers (Over KSh 50M IPF Business)
2nd Runner Up: ETG Insurance Broker Ltd
1st Runner Up: Shashi Insurance Brokers Ltd
Top Sales (Winner): Liaison Group (Insurance Brokers) Ltd
Insurance Companies – Top IPF Contributors
2nd Runner Up: Old Mutual Insurance Company Ltd
1st Runner Up: APA Insurance Company Ltd
Top Sales (Winner): Jubilee Health Insurance Ltd
Asset Finance – Individual Overall Winners
2nd Runner Up: Lucy Minoo Mbilo, Buffalo TBS – Trip for two, Zanzibar
1st Runner Up: Charity Njoki Asembo, Printan Ltd – Trip for two, Dubai
Top Sales (Winner): Patrick Wangombe, Ryce East Africa Ltd – Trip for two, Malaysia
IPF – Individual Agents Linked to an Underwriter
2nd Runner Up: Florence Wamaitha Mwaura – Trip for two, Tsavo
1st Runner Up: Rose Papa – Trip for two, Maasai Mara
Top Sales (Winner): Rosemary Manyara – Trip for two, Diani
The winners from dealership champions to insurance leaders and individual sales stars reflect NCBA’s diverse partner network and its continued investment in rewarding high performance.
Now in its nineteenth year, the Johari Awards remain one of Kenya’s most respected platforms honouring excellence in Asset Finance and IPF. NCBA said the awards reinforce its long-term commitment to driving asset finance growth, motivating partners, and empowering customers nationwide.
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