NCBA Investment Bank launches Offshore Investment Solutions
From L: Robert Ochieng CEO and Co- Founder Abojani Investments, Samuel Gichohi, Head of Brokerage, NCBA Investment Bank, Paul Gicheru, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, NCBA Investment Bank, Muathi Kilonzo, Managing Director, NCBA Investment Bank
NCBA Investment Bank has launched Offshore Investment Solutions, a new avenue where its customers can gain from professionally-managed investments with access to global markets, multi-currencies and diverse wealth-building opportunities.
According to the lender, NCBA’s new Offshore Investment Solutions reinforces its commitment to empowering clients through reliable returns.
“We're utilising our global presence, market knowledge and expertise to create a solid offshore investment setup. Our goal is to ensure it meets all regulatory standards in various markets and truly connects with our clients' needs, helping them invest their capital safely while aiming for reliable returns,” said Mr. Muathi Kilonzo, Managing Director, NCBA Investment Bank.
The launch comes at a time when Kenya has established itself as one of the wealthiest nations in Africa, ranking fifth in the Africa Wealth Report 2025. The country is now home to 6,800 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
“We see numerous opportunities for growing this business unit in Kenya given the strategic interventions made to build Nairobi as the financial centre of choice in the continent. Our Offshore solutions help clients achieve diversification away from Kenya-centric investment risk. This is important because it mitigates risks associated with exclusively domestic investments, particularly amidst concerns over sovereign risk and market uncertainty.” said Mr. Muathi.
NCBA's Offshore Investment Solutions cater to this demand by offering a multi-tiered suite of products tailored to a client's entire wealth journey. The offering includes:
- Pooled Investment Funds: Accessible, professionally managed unit trusts and special funds denominated in US Dollars, such as the NCBA Global Fixed Income Special Fund and the NCBA Global Equity Special Fund, with a minimum investment requirement of USD 1,000.
- Execution Mandates and Custody Services: For sophisticated, self-directed investors, NCBA provides a platform to invest in a variety of offshore instruments while managing the administration and safekeeping of the assets.
- Bespoke Segregated Portfolios: A fully customised service for UHNW clients, family offices, and institutions, offering direct access to a global universe of assets, including international equities, global bonds, and other unique offshore opportunities.
The new solutions are also designed to serve the needs of corporate clients engaged in international trade and diaspora clients who earn foreign currencies and seek investment products that match their international financial footprint.