Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc and National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Sign Strategic Partnership to Expand Financial Inclusion, Investor Education and Institutional Capacity
Nairobi, Kenya – June 11, 2026 – The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal framework to expand access to capital markets, strengthen financial literacy and enhance institutional capacity across the NCCK network.
Through the partnership, the NSE and NCCK will collaborate to deliver high-impact financial education programmes, institutional empowerment initiatives, governance training, leadership development and market integration opportunities.
The tailored financial literacy programmes anticipated under this partnership will cover personal finance management, savings and investments, retirement planning, entrepreneurship, ethical investing and long-term wealth creation. These initiatives are designed to enhance financial resilience, promote informed financial decision-making and support sustainable economic empowerment among individuals, institutions and communities.
The signing of the MOU is in line with the Mission of the NCCK, which is “holistic transformation of lives for a just, resilient and sustainable society” and that of the NSE which is “Unleashing Africa’s potential through innovative capital markets solutions powered by People, Partnerships, and Technology.” The partnership will therefore target to reach and train churches, educational institutions, SACCOs, welfare groups, healthcare facilities and community-based organizations.
The partnership marks a significant step towards broadening participation in Kenya’s capital markets while advancing inclusive economic growth and long-term financial well-being for households and institutions served by the NCCK network.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Frank Mwiti, Chief Executive Officer of the NSE, said:
“This partnership with NCCK represents a significant milestone in our efforts to democratize access to Kenya’s capital markets and empower communities through financial knowledge and opportunity. Faith-based institutions play a vital role in shaping social and economic outcomes across the country, and through this collaboration, we aim to equip individuals and institutions with the skills, confidence and access needed to build sustainable wealth and strengthen financial resilience.”
Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), said:
“This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering our members and institutions not only spiritually and socially, but also economically. By collaborating with the NSE, we are building the capacities of our churches, schools, SACCOs, welfare groups and congregants to gain valuable financial knowledge, strengthen governance practices and access investment opportunities that can contribute to transformed lives and sustainable societies.“
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About NSE
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is the principal securities exchange in Kenya. It offers a world class trading facility for local and international investors and issuers looking to gain exposure to Kenya’s and Africa’s economic growth.
NSE plays a vital role in the growth of Kenya’s economy through mobilization of domestic resources and international capital. The NSE is a founder member of the African Securities Exchanges Association and the East African Securities Exchanges Association. It is a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and the Association of Futures Markets, and a partner Exchange in the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSE). NSE operates under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya.
About the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)
Established in 1913, the NCCK is the premier ecumenical body in Kenya bringing together 32 member churches and 18 Christian organisations, with wide community reach comprising of over 50,000 congregations and 18 million congregants.
The NCCK endeavours to manifest Christian faith and mission by transforming lives of all Kenyans through four broad thematic areas: Dignified livelihoods and capacity development; Governance, Peace and Devolution; Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resource Management; and, Education, Health and Nutrition.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Boniface Mbogo
Manager, Branding, Marketing and Communications
Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC
Email: bmbogo@nse.co.ke/ CorporateAffairs@NSE.CO.KE
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