Kenya, 18 October 2025 – Commercial Banking Company, NCBA, has unveiled a next-generation transaction banking platform designed to revolutionize corporate and small and medium enterprise (SME) banking in Kenya and the wider East African region.
Powered by Intellect Design Arena’s eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Cloud, ConnectPlus represents a $6 million (Sh775.4 million) strategic investment in the bank’s digital transformation roadmap.
The launch of ConnectPlus marks a significant milestone in NCBA’s mission to deliver innovative, secure, and customer-centric banking solutions. By enhancing digital infrastructure and streamlining financial operations, the platform is poised to redefine how businesses interact with their banking partners in an increasingly digital economy.
Developed in partnership with the financial technology company, Intellect Design Arena, the platform is built to meet the dynamic needs of modern businesses, offering a wide array of digital tools that simplify transaction banking. ConnectPlus enables faster and more efficient transaction processing, expanded payment options, and advanced cash and liquidity management tools, all accessible through a unified, intuitive interface.
A key differentiator of ConnectPlus is its real-time reporting and analytics capabilities, which provide chief financial officers, treasurers, and finance teams with deeper insights into their financial positions. This level of visibility enables more informed decision-making, better forecasting, and more agile responses to changing market conditions.
Additionally, the platform is designed with robust cybersecurity architecture, leveraging the latest in security protocols and encryption technologies to protect client data and transactions. This focus on security reflects NCBA’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding customer assets in an era of rising digital threats.
Speaking during the launch event, James Gachui, Managing Director of NCBA Bank Kenya, emphasized the transformative potential of ConnectPlus for the bank’s business clientele.
“ConnectPlus is a significant step forward in delivering a fully digital, comprehensive transaction banking suite tailored for corporates and SMEs,” said Gachui. “We’re enabling our clients to seamlessly manage both local and international banking operations with greater efficiency, transparency, and peace of mind.”
He noted that the platform is not only a technological upgrade but also a strategic move to align with NCBA’s broader vision of driving digital innovation and supporting the growth of the region’s business ecosystem.
As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of globalization, regulatory changes, and digital disruption, solutions like ConnectPlus are set to become indispensable tools for effective financial management and long-term success.