NCBA Investment Bank has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch the 2026 NSE Investment Challenge. The programme is targeting more than 30,000 participants from universities and youth segments and will run until June 2027.
It will combine gamified investing through the SokoPlay platform with structured financial education. Participants will have practical exposure to trading simulation, investment decision making and principles of wealth creation in a controlled learning environment.
Top performers in the 2026 edition will receive cash prizes of KES 100,000, KES 60,000, and KES 40,000, respectively. The winnings will be credited directly into Central Depository System (CDS) accounts held with NCBA Investment Bank Brokerage.
Speaking on the partnership, NCBA Investment Bank Managing Director Muathi Kilonzo said the initiative goes beyond sponsorship and is focused on equipping young people with practical investment knowledge and confidence to participate in capital markets.
“Our partnership with the NSE Investment Challenge is about more than sponsorship; it is about equipping young people with practical investment knowledge, exposure to capital markets, and confidence to begin their investment journeys early,” said Kilonzo.
He added that NCBA remains committed to building a digitally enabled investment ecosystem that supports the next generation of investors through education-led platforms.
NSE Chief Operating Officer David Wainaina said the initiative plays a key role in bridging the gap between financial education and real market participation.
“The NSE Investment Challenge is designed to bridge the gap between financial education and practical market participation by giving young people hands-on exposure to investing through a safe and engaging platform,” said Wainaina.
He noted that the partnership with NCBA strengthens efforts to build a more financially informed and investment-ready generation while expanding access to Kenya’s capital markets.
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