HF Group in plans to open six branches in the first half of 2016

NAIROBI, KENYA: HF Group’s mortgage lender and commercial banking subsidiary HFC is seeking to grow its footprint in the country by setting up branches across the 47 counties.

Sam Waweru, the Managing Director of HFC, said the financial services provider has embarked on the process of opening six branches in different areas across the country.

Mr Waweru spoke on Thursday when he flagged off a roadshow in Kisii to popularise the recently launched HFC Kisii branch.

He added that in the course of the first half of 2016, the firm is set to grow its branch network to 24 from the current 18 branches and also introduce a mobile app and internet banking in order to increase accessibility and convenience for customers.

“We are expecting to see a lot of demand for financial services in the counties and by having a presence all over the country we will be positioned to tap into these opportunities. Our unique proposition is that HFC offers a wide range of property financing solutions and in addition is now able to provide commercial banking solutions,” said Waweru.

Among the areas that the company is looking to open branches in the coming months include Hurlingham, Machakos, River Road, Komarock, Nanyuki and OngataRongai.

The Kisii branch is relatively new having been opened October 2015, and is among those that are expected to be key for HFC considering the vibrancy and economic boom being experienced in Kisii County.