NCBA Bank has announced a new distributor partnership with Zetu Innovations, the developers behind the digital property platform Nyumba Zetu, to unveil property management tools.
The partnership is aimed at real estate clients of NCBA, who will now have access to Nyumba Zetu’s next-generation property management tools.
The platform is designed to streamline operations across residential, commercial, mixed-use and affordable housing assets, both locally and in the diaspora.
Property development in Kenya surged by 4.6 per cent to Sh283.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2025 Economic Survey report released on Tuesday and riding this growth wave.
Tirus Mwithiga, NCBA Group Director for Corporate Banking and Business Advisory, explained the rationale behind the deal.
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“This partnership reaffirms our commitment in offering simple, secure, smart and scalable digital solutions for everyday operations. We are delighted to offer a platform that not only addresses long-standing property management challenges but also meets the evolving needs of Kenya's fast-growing real estate market,” Mwithiga said.
He further added that the partnership complements NCBA’s broader suite of property-focused solutions, including mortgages, construction loans, solar leasing and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) financing.
“It enables our customers to not only access capital for development but also manage their properties efficiently and sustainably,” he said.
For Zetu Innovations, the collaboration represents a strategic step in expanding the reach of their digital platform.
Nicholas Ogaye, CEO and Founder of the firm, said the product was designed with the future of real estate in mind.
“Nyumba Zetu was built to reimagine property management for a digital future—removing complexity and giving organisations real control over their portfolios,” Ogaye said.
“Our partnership with NCBA, a leader in financial innovation and customer-centric solutions, accelerates this mission, allowing us to deliver smart, data-driven tools to property professionals and communities across Kenya and the diaspora."
The platform is now accessible to the public. NCBA has deployed its Relationship Managers to guide clients through the onboarding process.
Interested customers can sign up through the Nyumba Zetu website or visit their nearest NCBA branch for more details.
The partnership forms part of NCBA’s broader digital transformation agenda, targeting retail and SME segments with tailored solutions that improve financial and operational efficiency across diverse sectors, real estate included.
As Kenya’s property sector weathers macroeconomic challenges, such technology-driven collaborations may prove critical in enhancing resilience, transparency and growth in one of the economy’s most vital sectors.
