NIA Women Program (MSME)

This program named NIA (Passion and intent/intention) seeks to provide women entrepreneurs/professionals with access to financial solutions, capacity building, mentorship, customer experience and networking opportunities to help them grow their businesses sustainably.

The Bank’s NIA proposition aligns to the 5th SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) of Gender Equality, where we seek to promote financial inclusivity and sustainable economic growth.

The program Seeks to provide women lead/owned Businesses with;

  • Access to financial solutions.
  • Capacity building/mentorship.
  • Customer experience.
  • Networking opportunities.

  • Target Customers

    • Women Led/Owned Businesses.
    • Professionals/Consultants.
    • Chamas (Registered).

  • Tiers of NIA Program

    • Tier I - Startups – Micro/Nano. - Partners YGB (working capital, trainings on basics).
    • Tier II -  Stable – Need funding for advancing. (needs by case basis)
    • Tier III - Established fully – Capacity Building, Masters Class, Foreign Trips.

  • Features of NIA account

    • Accounts in major currencies (KES, USD, GBP).
    • Nil operating balance and no monthly charges.
    • Access to NBK Business Debit and Credit Cards.
    • Get NBK Cheque book (50 or 100 leaflets).
    • Access to internet and mobile banking platforms.
    • Free SMS alerts for Credit and Debit transactions.
    • Free standing orders within National Bank accounts.
    • Free monthly E-statements.

  • Benefits of the Program

    • Access to affordable business loans, Trade/Asset financing, Guarantees and Mortgages.
    • Invoice Discounting and LPO Financing of up to Ksh.100 Million with no collateral.
    • Access to customized Till numbers linked to NIA.
    • Digital payment solutions with 24/7 support with access to Pesalink, RTGS, SWIFT, MPESA.
    • Lipa Na Mpesa, Buy Goods & Paybill facilities.
    • Access to global transfer services such as MoneyGram, Express Money to support business.
    • Access to favorable Insurance rates – life, health, education, property, business/stock,
    • Access to NBK Master Classes - Capacity building, Networking forums/seminars.
    • A dedicated Relationship Manager for your account.
    • Preferential lending, Deposit and FX rates.

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