Ecobank Kenya has opened a new branch in Nyali, Mombasa and
an Express branch at the AU offices in Nairobi, as it seeks to deepen its
presence countrywide. This brings to 25 the number of branches the bank has so
far opened in addition to the Express branch since it launched operations in
Kenya in 2008.
Tourism and trade form the economic mainstay of Mombasa
County. Nyali area is home to some of the best tourist facilities in the
country and is a growing financial, real estate and retail hub in the coastal
region. “Nyali is quickly becoming a busy area and we are seeing increased
demand for financial services as businesses set up shop in the area,” added
Okpanachi.
He further added that with the anticipated boom in trade and
investment under the devolved system of government, Ecobank was firmly
positioning itself to tap into the emerging opportunities from a devolved
government at the local level.
“We expect that as Kenyans begin to reap the benefits of
devolution, they will require financial services and that is why we are keen on
growing our presence across the country,” explained Okpanachi.
Mr. Anthony
Okpanachi, Ecobank
Kenya Managing Director.
Besides expansion, Mr Okpanachi said Ecobank is also
increasing access to financial services by extending its banking hours. The
bank has broken away from the conventional working days and its Kisii, Eldoret,
Valley Arcade and Kisumu United Mall branches will be open also on Sundays from
9 am to 2 pm.
Kisii, Eldoret, Kisumu United Mall and all other branches
will now be open from 8:30 am to 5 pm on weekdays, save for Ecobank Towers and
Valley Arcade which operate until 6 pm.
While all its branches will operate up to 2 pm on Saturday,
Kisumu United Mall branch will be open longer up to 7 pm. Mr Okpanachi said the
move would not only give their customers access to banking services for longer
hours, but also give Ecobank an edge over other players in the financial
services sector.
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