KCB Bank has committed KES 20 million to sponsor the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two Games, positioning itself as title and kit sponsor for the 2026 competitions, according to a media statement issued after a cheque handover ceremony in Nairobi.

Under the arrangement, KES 12 million will be paid directly to KSSSA for the purchase of kits and trophies, while KES 8 million will be allocated to “activations” during the regional and national finals scheduled between July 6 and August 1, 2026, the statement said.

The bank said it will also use the school games platform to promote environmental conservation and “educate students and communities on sustainable practices” aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving learning environments.

The sponsorship ties a major Kenyan lender to one of the largest school sports calendars in the country, which draws participation from secondary schools across all eight regions. Beyond sport, such partnerships often influence supply chains for sportswear and event services, as well as local hospitality activity in host towns during regional competitions.

Speaking at the cheque handover in Nairobi, Faith Basiye, KCB Group Chief Risk Officer, said the bank views school sports as a pathway for talent development. “The sponsorship underscores KCB's long-standing commitment to developing sports as a catalyst for nurturing future champions while creating opportunities for them to showcase their talent, build lifelong values and pursue excellence. As a Bank, we are proud to be part of this rich legacy,” Basiye said.

David Ngugi, Secretary General of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association, said the funding will support learner participation and competition standards. “The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association appreciates KCB Bank for its continued commitment to the growth of school sports in Kenya. This sponsorship is a significant investment in our learners, providing them with an opportunity to compete, develop their talents and build values such as discipline, teamwork and resilience,” Ngugi said.

According to the statement, the regional competitions begin in the Rift Valley Region at Narok High School from July 6–11, 2026. Nyanza Region finals will be held at Homa Bay High School, while Nairobi Region finals take place at Jamhuri High School, both from July 7–11, 2026.

The Coast, Eastern and Western regional finals are scheduled for July 8–11, 2026, hosted at Kwale High School, Makueni High School and Bungoma High School, respectively. Central Region finals will be held at MPESA Academy from July 9–11, 2026. The North Eastern Region finals are scheduled for July 20–22, 2026 in Tabaka, Mandera, the statement added.

The competitions will culminate in the National Finals at MPESA Academy from July 28 to August 1, 2026.

The Term Two Games cover a wide range of disciplines, including football, volleyball, netball, basketball 3x3, rugby sevens, badminton, table tennis, lawn tennis, chess, scrabble, cricket, lacrosse, beach volleyball and baseball, according to KSSSA and KCB.

Looking ahead, the key milestone for organisers and sponsors will be the rollout of kits and trophies procurement ahead of the regional kick-off, alongside execution of regional activations before the national finals at MPESA Academy at the end of July 2026.

KCB Bank Kenya and Inchcape Kenya have entered into a partnership to provide farmers with asset financing for New Holland tractors and related agricultural implements, in a move the firms say is designed to accelerate mechanisation in Kenya’s agricultural sector.

The agreement, announced on June 16, 2026, will allow customers to access up to 95% financing, with repayment periods of up to 60 months, according to a joint statement from the two companies.

Under the arrangement, borrowers will be able to choose between monthly repayments or seasonal schedules aligned to harvest cycles. Farmers who opt for monthly payments will receive a 60-day repayment holiday from the date the tractor is released, the companies said. The statement added that all financed tractors will be insured through KCB Bancassurance, while the interest rate was described as “competitive” without disclosing pricing details.

The partnership links one of Kenya’s largest lenders with a distributor of automotive and heavy machinery, at a time when agribusinesses and commercial farms are seeking productivity gains amid rising input costs and pressure to increase yields. Mechanisation—particularly access to tractors and modern implements—remains a constraint for many farmers due to high upfront purchase costs, limited collateral and repayment profiles that do not always match seasonal cash flows.

In remarks included in the press release, Marion Gathoga Mwangi, Managing Director of Inchcape Kenya, said the partnership is structured to connect financing with productivity objectives in the sector. “Through this collaboration, we are not just offering financing but driving mechanization, which remains a key pillar in increasing agricultural productivity and efficiency. When farmers have access to modern, reliable machines, their yields rise, their costs reduce, and their work on the farm becomes more rewarding,” she said.

Peter Ng’eno, Director of Corporate Banking at KCB Bank, said the lender is positioning the product around the realities of farm income cycles. “By matching repayment schedules to the realities of farming, we are removing barriers that have long held back mechanization as a way of empowering farmers to boost productivity and improving their livelihoods,” Ng’eno said.

The deal adds to an expanding set of equipment-financing partnerships in Kenya, where lenders are increasingly working with dealers and manufacturers to structure asset finance that includes bundled insurance and after-sales support. For farmers and agribusinesses, such partnerships can shorten acquisition timelines and reduce the cash requirement for machinery purchases, though total borrowing costs ultimately depend on the undisclosed interest rate, fees and insurance terms.

For KCB, the agreement is another push in agricultural and SME lending, leveraging its branch and agency network to distribute specialised credit products. For Inchcape Kenya, it provides a financing route that could support higher uptake of New Holland tractors, particularly among commercial farmers and organised agribusiness customers.

Next, the companies are expected to roll out the financing offer through their respective customer channels, with uptake likely to depend on product pricing, borrower eligibility requirements and the speed of approvals. The firms did not disclose target volumes for financed tractors or the total value of the programme.