NBK Unveils National Business Forum to Empower SMEs

Small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) will be able to access financing as well as financial consulting services as a result of a collaboration between the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), The Leadership Group, and Ashitiva LLP.

While Ashitiva LLP will provide commercial and legal advice, The Leadership Group will train SMEs to overcome business challenges.

“We understand the unique challenges they face in securing financing and expanding their businesses. Our goal is to offer the support required to overcome these obstacles, enabling them to realize their full potential,” NBK Managing Director George Odhiambo said.

The forum will provide SMEs with skills such as mentorship, capacity building, leadership, and entrepreneurial growth.

“We are highly optimistic about attracting like-minded development partners who share our vision of supporting businesses through capacity building, funding, and strategic deal structuring,” he said.

“Together, we can catalyze entrepreneurial success and foster economic growth.”