Douglas Mwiti 
NCBA Group Director of Retail Banking, Dennis Njau
- NCBA Strengthens Diaspora Banking Proposition Amid Shifting Global Remittance Trends;
NCBA Bank has successfully concluded a series of targeted diaspora activations across the United States, bringing together over 300 investors, community groups, and high-net-worth individuals through investment forums, community outreach initiatives, and personalized financial advisory sessions, as part of its ongoing efforts to
strengthen its diaspora banking proposition.
The engagements, held across major hubs,including Dallas (Texas), Seattle (Washington), Portland (Oregon), and Des Moines (Iowa), focused on empowering Kenyans abroad with insights and solutions around home ownership,wealth creation,and long-term investment opportunities in Kenya.
Speaking on the engagements, NCBA Group Director of Retail Banking, Dennis Njau,noted:
“These engagements gave us valuable first-hand insight into the evolving priorities of Kenyans
in the diaspora.
While supporting family back home remains important, we are seeing a clear shift towards more structured financial planning, homeownership, wealth creation and long-term
investment.
At NCBA, our role is to help diaspora customers turn every shilling sent home into lasting value through accessible digital banking, tailored advisory, investment solutions and end- to-end home financing support,” said Njau.
These activations come at a time when diaspora remittances continue to serve as a vital economic engine for Kenya, even as recent data points to emerging pressure on inflows.
According to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data cited in recent market reports, monthly remittance inflows eased from a record USD 421.1 million in March 2026 to USD 397.8 million in April and USD 394.2 million in May.
Despite the moderation, remittances remain one of Kenya’s most important sources of foreign exchange and household support,reinforcing the need for financial solutions that help diaspora customers and their families maximise the value of every shilling received.
“Kenyans in the diaspora remain vital contributors to Kenya’s economic growth through remittances, investment, and entrepreneurship.
As global economic pressures affect household budgets abroad, our role is to help them bank, invest, protect and build confidently from wherever they are.
Through solutions such as the EasyBuild Home Loan, which supports customers pursuing homeownership and construction projects back home,Last Expense Cover, which gives families added peace of mind,wealth management and seamless digital banking, we are removing the barriers of distance and giving customers the tools,advice and support they need to secure their future and create lasting value for their families,” Njau added.
To reinforce this commitment,NCBA is continuously investing in its digital ecosystem to eliminate geographical barriers.
The Bank’s diaspora strategy centres on enhanced remote account opening,robust customer self-service capabilities, and specialized video banking solutions, ensuring that secure,comprehensive financial management is always within reach for Kenyans globally.
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