National Bank Opens its First Branch in Gikomba

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, opened its first branch in Gikomba market since its acquisition by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group last year.

The new branch totals NBK outlets to 83. In a statement, the bank says it is now set to open 3 more across the country.

According to NBK Managing Director Paul Russo, the new Gikomba branch seeks to tap into the vibrant economic activity in that market.

“These new branches are part of our strategy for turning around the bank and setting it on the growth path. In this regard, we are reinvigorating our physical presence even as we revamp our digital channels. All this is geared towards ensuring that we consistently deliver an unmatched experience to our customers through bespoke financial solutions,” Russo.

Russo explained that the Gikomba Branch will be offer National Bank’s propositions for businesses and individuals, ranging from financing to transactional services and investments, all tailored to meet individuals’ and businesses’ unique needs wholesomely.

The Director of Retail Banking at National Bank, Cromwell Kedemi said that through the branch, the bank will enhance its engagement with the business community in the area.

“We are betting on small and medium-sized businesses in this country. We would like to partner with the business community in Gikomba and the rest of the country to enable them to thrive, create jobs and deliver other economic benefits. We have a robust suite of innovative financial solutions, attuned to needs of businesspeople,” Kedemi added.

Gikomba market is popularly known for selling of second hand clothes, shoes and other commodities to Kenya and East Africa as a whole.