NCBA unveils East Africa’s first cloud-based corporate platform

25 Oct 2025 CW Team

Nairobi, 23 October 2025: NCBA Bank has launched Connect Plus, an advanced transaction banking platform powered by Intellect’s eMACH.ai Digital Transaction Banking solution, becoming the first bank in East Africa to adopt a cloud-based corporate banking system.

The upgraded platform enhances transaction speed, payment flexibility, cash liquidity management, and integration with other financial platforms, offering a secure and intuitive experience for corporate clients.

James Gossip, Managing Director, NCBA Kenya, said the launch aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 Digital Economy initiative, positioning NCBA as a dominant player serving corporates and SMEs with comprehensive transaction banking solutions.

Manish Maakan, CEO of Intellect Wholesale Banking, highlighted that the eMACH.ai platform supports over 60 banks globally and is driving Africa’s digital transformation journey. This marks Intellect’s third major digital project in Kenya and its 23rd in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Through this digital upgrade, NCBA aims to offer contextual banking experiences, rapid product rollouts, and future-proof architecture to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The bank’s nationwide network of 100 branches and partnership with Kenya Postbank further strengthen its digital and cash management capabilities.

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