NCBA Supports Landmark SAIF Listing At The NSE, Strengthening Kenya’s Infrastructure Investment Landscape

NCBA has reaffirmed its position as a leading enabler of innovative capital market solutions following the successful listing of the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the Unquoted Securities Platform of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

The milestone marks a significant development in Kenya’s capital markets, introducing a pioneering infrastructure debt instrument designed to unlock long-term capital for strategic sectors critical to economic transformation.

SAIF is structured to channel funding into key growth areas including renewable energy, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and green transport and logistics—sectors that are increasingly central to Kenya’s sustainable development agenda and long-term competitiveness.

In its role as Trustee to the Fund, NCBA provided oversight and structural support to the investment vehicle, reinforcing investor confidence and ensuring robust governance within the fund framework. The listing underscores the Bank’s growing influence in shaping structured investment solutions that deepen and diversify Kenya’s capital markets.

This achievement also highlights the increasing sophistication of Kenya’s financial ecosystem, where innovative instruments such as infrastructure-focused debt funds are gaining traction as alternative sources of long-term financing. SAIF’s entry into the NSE ecosystem signals a new phase in mobilising patient capital for nation-building projects.

NCBA noted that its involvement in the transaction reflects its commitment to advancing sustainable investment solutions and supporting initiatives that bridge infrastructure financing gaps. The Bank continues to position itself as a trusted partner in Trustee Services and structured finance, playing a central role in facilitating complex investment arrangements that drive economic progress.

The collaboration between SAIF and NCBA further demonstrates the importance of strategic partnerships in unlocking capital for transformative projects. By enabling such innovative structures, financial institutions are helping to accelerate infrastructure development while promoting sustainability and inclusive growth.

Ultimately, the listing of SAIF is expected to enhance investor participation in infrastructure financing while providing a scalable model for future funds seeking to tap into Kenya’s capital markets.

Through this milestone, NCBA strengthens its positioning as a trusted financial partner, a leader in Trustee Services, and an institution committed to enabling sustainable economic development across the region.

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