{"id":2000120266,"date":"2026-07-24T09:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000120266"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:58:14","slug":"ncba-bank-rwanda-launches-connectplus-platform-to-transform-digital-banking-for-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/ncba-bank-rwanda-launches-connectplus-platform-to-transform-digital-banking-for-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"NCBA Bank Rwanda launches ConnectPlus platform to transform digital banking for businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform was officially unveiled on July 23, 2026, during an event that brought together NCBA Bank Rwanda officials, partners, customers and social media influencers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ConnectPlus is designed to support businesses, particularly large enterprises, by providing them with a convenient digital solution to manage their banking needs without having to visit physical bank branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the platform, businesses will be able to process payments, manage employee salaries, monitor accounts and conduct various financial transactions in a faster, safer and more efficient way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the launch, NCBA Bank Rwanda Managing Director and CEO Maurice Toroitich said the introduction of ConnectPlus reflects the bank\u2019s commitment to using technology to improve customer experience and make financial services more accessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He explained that the bank is focused on developing digital solutions that allow customers to access services wherever they are while saving time and improving convenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTechnology is one of our key priorities at NCBA Bank. We want our customers to access our services without necessarily visiting our branches, but instead use digital solutions that allow them to manage their financial needs easily using their phones,\u201d Toroitich said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catherine Ngali, Senior Manager of Channels and Product Development at NCBA Bank Rwanda, said the launch of NCBA NOW and NCBA ConnectPlus marks an important step in the transformation of banking services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She noted that the platforms are designed to make financial services more convenient for both individual customers and businesses by providing simple, secure and efficient ways to access and manage their accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Samuel Gatari the Head of Retail Banking and Branch Network at NCBA Bank Rwanda revealed that the bank\u2019s mobile financial service, MoKash, has already attracted more than five million customers, with young people accounting for about 60 percent of its users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the growing number of digital banking users demonstrates the increasing demand for technology-driven financial solutions that make banking services more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCBA Bank Rwanda is a subsidiary of NCBA Group, a financial institution operating in five African countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bank began operations in Rwanda in 2016 and currently operates branches in Kigali, as well as Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza and Rusizi districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/LLEASER.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120269\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Catherine Ngali, the <strong>Senior Manager of Channels and Product Development<\/strong> at NCBA Group, stated that NCBA NOW and NCBA ConnectPlus represent a new milestone in the transformation of digital banking services.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/2307_34a-ac5ed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120270\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/LLLL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120271\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Bank Rwanda Managing Director and CEO  Maurice Toroitich said that the platforms were introduced to enable customers to access and use the bank\u2019s services without having to visit its physical branches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/image-155-faddc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120272\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/ni_igikorwa_cyitabiriwe_n_abayobozi_abafatanyabikorwa_n_abakiliya_ba_ncba_bank_rwanda-6c796.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120273\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The event was attended by NCBA Bank Rwanda officials, partners and customers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/umuhanzi_ariel_wayz_yasusurukije_abitabiriye_iki_gikorwa-8d8bc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120274\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rwandan artist Ariel Wayz entertained attendees during the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/ncba_bank_rwanda_yamuritse_urubuga_rufasha_abakiliya_gukoresha_serivisi_zayo_hifashishijwe_ikoranabuhanga-c57fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000120275\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Bank Rwanda has launched a digital platform to help customers access its services through technology.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NCBA Bank Rwanda has launched a new digital platform, ConnectPlus, aimed at helping businesses access and manage financial services more easily, quickly and 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