This strengthens KWFT's network of 190 branches and 125 independent agents across 45 counties. KWFT managing director Rose Muyanga and Laikipia County Development Authority CEO Margaret Nyawira during the official reopening of the KWFT Nanyuki Branch /HANDOUT KENYA Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) has reopened its Nanyuki branch, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Mt Kenya region.
This, as it pushes to expand access to financial services for women, entrepreneurs, farmers and households across Laikipia county. According to management, 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.
Managing director Rose Muyanga said: “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.