L–R: KWFT Managing Director Rose Muyanga and Laikipia County Development Authority CEO Margaret Nyawira during the official reopening of the KWFT Nanyuki Branch. The reopening signifies KWFT’s continued commitment to expanding access to financial services for women, entrepreneurs, farmers and households across Laikipia County.
Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) has reopened its Nanyuki branch, strengthening its presence in the Mt Kenya region and expanding access to financial services for women, entrepreneurs, farmers and households across Laikipia County.
The strategically relocated branch will make banking more accessible and convenient for customers in Nanyuki and neighbouring areas while enabling the bank to better serve the county’s growing economy.
The reopening further strengthens KWFT’s national network of 190 branches and 125 independent agents across 45 counties. In Laikipia County alone, the bank serves more than 250 women groups, as well as individual entrepreneurs, farmers and salaried professionals.
“The reopening of our Nanyuki branch is more than a relocation but a renewed commitment to the people of Laikipia. We are bringing our services closer to customers and strengthening our ability to support women, farmers, small businesses and families to grow their incomes, build resilience and improve their quality of life.”
“We are expanding access to flexible business loans, savings solutions, insurance products and digital banking services that make banking easier and more convenient.
The bank continues to invest in digital banking solutions and customer-focused products that improve convenience, expand financial inclusion and respond to the evolving needs of households and businesses.”
Established in 1981, KWFT has grown into one of Kenya’s leading microfinance banks, focusing on underserved and unbanked communities. The bank is 75 per cent Kenyan-owned and continues to promote inclusive economic growth through financial and non-financial solutions.
Over the years, the Nanyuki branch has supported thousands of customers by financing agriculture, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), education, water and sanitation projects, and providing financial solutions for salaried workers. These investments have strengthened livelihoods, improved household incomes and contributed to the county’s economic development.
The bank’s financing also supports Laikipia County’s development priorities, including climate-smart agriculture, livestock production, irrigation, agribusiness, clean energy, water and sanitation, conservation-linked enterprises, healthcare, education and income diversification.
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu welcomed the reopening, saying increased access to financial services will help unlock greater economic opportunities for residents.
“Strong financial institutions are critical to inclusive development. KWFT’s continued investment in Laikipia will enable more women, young people and businesses to access affordable financial services, create jobs and contribute to sustainable economic growth.”
KWFT also works closely with county governments, development partners and community organisations to expand economic opportunities and strengthen community resilience. Through its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework, the bank promotes responsible lending, environmental sustainability, social inclusion and good governance.
