Select a Provider for Your Bid Bond
Choose a bank, microfinance institution, or insurer to issue your bid bond. Each provider's tile is tinted with its own brand palette so you can spot familiar names instantly.
Banks
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Kenya Commercial Bank
Largest bank in East Africa with full digital bid-bond issuance and same-day approval for vetted SMEs.
Absa Bank Kenya
Wide branch network and corporate banking expertise. Good for repeat bidders.
NCBA Bank Kenya
Fast turnaround through Loop digital platform; competitive on infrastructure tenders.
Co-operative Bank
Strong relationships with government parastatals and SACCOs. Reliable for county tenders.
Equity Bank Kenya
Aggressive SME pricing and a fully digital application portal. Strong fit for new bidders.
Standard Chartered Kenya
Best for high-value international tenders and consortia with cross-border guarantees.
Microfinance Institutions
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Micromart Africa Ltd
Pan-African microfinance lender with rapid digital onboarding and flexible terms for SMEs.
Faulu Microfinance Bank
MFI with flexible collateral terms. Best for first-time bidders and small-value tenders.
Kenya Women Microfinance Bank
Focused on women-led enterprises with concessional bid-bond rates and advisory.
Insurance Providers
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Jubilee Insurance
Insurance bid-bond alternative — lower premium, no cash collateral required.
CIC Insurance Group
Strong in cooperative-sector tenders and county government work.