NCBA recently convened its commercial banking customers for a high-level forum aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with strategies to withstand emerging risks, with climate change taking center stage.
Over 100 business leaders gathered to deliberate on how enterprises can future-proof their operations against climate shocks, while also addressing interconnected risks such as cybercrime, fraud, and employee liability.
Kenya continues to experience severe climate-related disruptions, with extreme weather events wiping out an estimated 3–5% of the country’s GDP annually. Agriculture, trade, and infrastructure, sectors that form the backbone of the economy, are particularly vulnerable. Business leaders at the forum emphasised the urgent need to embed resilience measures to safeguard livelihoods, supply chains, and long-term growth.
“We recognise that our customers expect more than financial support to run their businesses. By integrating our banking and insurance solutions and supporting them to embed sustainability and risk management into their operations, we are helping them mitigate future shocks and unlock resilient growth. This is how NCBA delivers on its promise of being a true business partner, beyond the usual credit provider,” said NCBA Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd Managing Director, Samuel Odhiambo.
Participants drawn from manufacturing, agribusiness, ICT, trade, and real estate engaged in discussions under the theme “Future-Proofing Business Amid Emerging Risks.” The conversations highlighted how financial solutions can enable enterprises to adapt to climate change while shielding against disruptions like cyber threats.
Practical tools showcased included the Go Insure digital platform for seamless policy management, Climate and Weather Risk Insurance to protect agribusinesses and trade from unpredictable weather patterns, Cyber Edge Insurance to guard against data breaches, and workforce packages that strengthen employee security and retention.
The forum reinforced NCBA’s commitment to supporting businesses not only in accessing finance but also in building long-term climate resilience. By embedding sustainability into its offerings, NCBA continues to position itself as a reliable partner for enterprises navigating the realities of climate change and other emerging risks.
