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).

  • Criteria of identifying Women SMEs

    NO. FIELD CRITERIA THRESHOLD
    1 Enterprenuership Share of Women Ownership 51%
    2 Leadership Share of Women in BOD or Senior Management 30%
    3 Employment Share of Women in Workforce 30 - 50%
    4 Consumption Products or services that promote gender equity, benefits or enhance wellbeing of women and or girls Yes

  • 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 NIA Program

    • De-risking WSMEs through strategic partnerships;

    1. Up to 75% @2.1% annual fees (WSMEs & Green).

    2. Up to 50% @2.4% annual fees (Non-Women led).

    • Invoice Discounting and LPO Financing of up to Ksh.100 Million with no collateral.
    • Membership to the NBK Business club/Master classes.
    • Access to customized Till numbers linked to NIA.
    • Access to affordable business loans, Trade/Asset financing, Guarantees and Mortgages.
    • Access to favorable Insurance rates – life, health, education, property, business/stock,
    • Access to Capacity building, Networking forums/seminars.
    • A dedicated Relationship Manager for your account.
    • Preferential lending, Deposit and FX rates.

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