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Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Kenyan tier-one commercial bank serving 9.8 million account holders, named Best Retail Bank and SME Bank of the Year in 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterMary Njoki Mbugua, an assistant lecturer at CUK, serves as vice chairperson while Dr Peter Wawire Ongeti, business development manager at CIC Insurance Group, serves as secretary.Ongeti also chairs CIC Sacco and serves as a Co-operative Bank of Kenya de

    Graduates turn mentors as alumni tackle Kenya's job readiness gap
  3. August 2026
  4. Capital News

    Court proceedings have further detailed the alleged movement of the money, with EACC telling the court that Sh784,732,663.70 was transferred to 23 companies, while Sh768,209,574.20 was withdrawn in cash from Co-operative Bank and KCB accounts.

    Two More Charged Over Sh1.5bn PROFIT Fraud, Taking Total to 13
  5. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has posted a 28 per cent surge in half-year net profit, marking its strongest-ever first-half performance.

    Co-op Bank records Sh18b half-year profit on subsidiaries growth
  6. Citizen Digital

    Co-op Bank net profit surges 28% to Ksh.18 billion By Vincent Anguche August 12, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Co-operative Bank of Kenya.

    Co-op Bank net profit surges 28% to Ksh.18 billion
  7. The Standard

    ya had denied a charge of demanding property with menaces, contrary to Section 302 of the Penal Code, brought against him by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).He is accused of demanding Sh500,000 from Amos Hunja Mwangi, a media service provider linked to Co-operative Bank

    Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case
  8. Citizen Digital

    Co-op Bank secures court orders halting prosecution of CEO By Citizen Reporter August 07, 2026 05:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Co-operative Bank of Kenya.

    Co-op Bank secures court orders halting prosecution of CEO
  9. The Standard

    In a bid to address the financing gap, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Co-operative Bank of Kenya have strengthened their partnership to expand access to trade finance and unlock export opportunities for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs.

    KNCCI, Co-operative Bank to expand financial access for small businesses
  10. Citizen Digital

    -scale farmers, traders By Citizen Reporter August 06, 2026 08:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Co-operative Bank of Kenya

    KNCCI partners with Co-op Bank to finance exports for small-scale farmers, traders
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKingdom Bank and AWEP Kenya officials during the launch of their "Funded & Fearless" partnership in Nairobi. [Brian Ngugi, Standard]] Kingdom Bank, a subsidiary of Co-operative Bank of Kenya, has partnered with the African Women's Entrepreneurship Programme (AWEP

    Kingdom Bank partners with AWEP Kenya to boost women-led businesses
  12. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO|COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Chief Executive Officers of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank have been charged over alleged failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime in a case involving the alleged theft of Ksh.363.4 million.

    Three bank CEOs, former MCA charged over alleged Ksh.363M fraud scheme
Society

Alumni mentors bridge university-workplace skills gap in Kenya

The News

Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is mobilising industry professionals to provide students with mentorship, internships, and career networks, addressing the gap between university training and employer expectations. The initiative, led by newly sworn-in chairman Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, aims to help graduates build practical skills and workplace understanding before entering their careers.

2 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Alumni mentors bridge university-workplace skills gap in Kenya

    Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association is mobilising industry professionals to provide students with mentorship, internships, and career networks, addressing the gap between university training and employer expectations. The initiative, led by newly sworn-in chairman Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, aims to help graduates build practical skills and workplace understanding before entering their careers.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Two more charged in Sh1.5bn PROFIT fraud case

    Eric Otieno Achila and Susan Wangari Gathiaka appeared in the Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday over alleged fraudulent disbursement of Sh1.569 billion from the PROFIT Programme, bringing the total number of people charged in the case to 13.

    25 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 13 August

  1. Co-op Bank posts 28% half-year profit surge to Sh18 billion

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya recorded half-year net profit of Sh18 billion, a 28 per cent increase from Sh14.1 billion a year earlier, driven by subsidiary revenues and an improving loan book despite economic headwinds in Kenya's banking sector.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Co-op Bank net profit surges 28% to Ksh.18 billion

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted a 28 per cent increase in net profit to Ksh.18 billion for the six months ended June 2026, up from Ksh.14.1 billion in the first half of 2025. The lender attributed the improved profitability to growth in core banking income, with net interest income rising 13 per cent to Ksh.33.2 billion.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Court issues arrest warrant for TikToker in extortion case

    A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya (Gitonga Archives) for failing to appear at a hearing in a Sh500,000 extortion case. Kihanya is accused of demanding the money from a media service provider linked to Co-operative Bank while threatening to damage the bank's reputation on social media.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Co-op Bank and CEO win interim court halt on prosecution

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya and its Group Managing Director Gideon Muriuki have secured interim High Court orders stopping their prosecution over allegations of failing to report suspicious transactions linked to a Ksh.363.4 million theft from First Assurance Investment Company Limited. The orders restrain the DPP and DCI from arresting, charging or prosecuting them pending the hearing of their constitutional petition.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KNCCI, Co-operative Bank expand trade finance for small businesses

    The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Co-operative Bank of Kenya have strengthened their partnership to expand access to trade finance and unlock export opportunities for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs, addressing limited credit access that has constrained small businesses from scaling and entering international markets.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. KNCCI and Co-op Bank partner to finance agricultural exports

    The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Co-operative Bank of Kenya have partnered to improve access to trade finance for Kenyan farmers, cooperatives, and MSMEs seeking to export agricultural produce and fulfil international orders.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kingdom Bank partners with AWEP Kenya on women-led business support

    Kingdom Bank and the African Women's Entrepreneurship Programme Kenya have launched a partnership to connect women-led SMEs with tailored financial products, business development support and market access through the bank's Faidi Dada women's banking solution. The move addresses data showing women-owned businesses receive only Sh354 for every Sh1,000 extended to male-owned firms.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Three bank CEOs, former MCA charged in Ksh363M theft case

    The CEOs of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank, and Co-operative Bank have been charged with failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime in an alleged theft of Ksh363.4 million. A former nominated MCA has also been charged with stealing Ksh363,420,459 from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DPP approves charges against three bank CEOs over money laundering

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved criminal charges against the chief executives of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank for allegedly failing to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime. The charges arise from investigations into the alleged theft of more than Sh363.4 million from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Co-op Bank and Stanbic Kenya win Euromoney Awards 2026

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya was named Kenya's Best Retail Bank and Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognised for its customer-centric strategy and digital innovation, while Stanbic Bank Kenya was named Kenya's Best Investment Bank. Co-op Bank now serves over 9.8 million account holders with over 90 per cent of transactions processed through digital channels.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Co-op Bank wins Kenya's best retail and digital bank awards

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named Kenya's Best Retail Bank and Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, recognized for its customer-centric strategy and integration of traditional banking with digital innovation. The tier-one lender serves over 9.8 million account holders with more than 90 per cent of transactions processed through digital and alternative channels.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Kenya graduates 27 World Athletics Level One coaches

    Athletics Kenya awarded 27 coaches with World Athletics Level One certificates after completing an intensive coaching course, aimed at strengthening grassroots athletics development. The graduation ceremony in Nairobi was attended by Athletics Kenya officials, elite athletes, development partners and diplomats.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Co-op Bank commits Sh1b to student housing and startup loans

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya has committed Sh1 billion to the "Zinduka" Graduate Enterprise Programme, a joint initiative with Acorn Holdings and Absa Bank Kenya that provides unsecured housing loans and startup capital (between Sh200,000 and Sh500,000) to university students. The programme aims to address a shortage of student beds and support 5,000 to 10,000 new businesses annually.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Co-op Bank named Africa's top SME lender at 2026 awards

    The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards, recognising its contribution to SME financing and economic empowerment across the continent.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Co-op Bank wins Africa's SME Bank of the Year award

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. KCB Group Q1 net earnings rise to Sh17.8 billion

    Kenya's largest bank by asset size posted a 10.73 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit to Sh17.8 billion, with growth driven by increased interest-earning assets, lower interest expense, and high non-funded income despite challenging regional conditions including interest rate cuts and softer credit demand.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Kingdom Bank opens 28th branch in Nairobi's Industrial Area

    Kingdom Bank has opened a new branch at Lunga Lunga Square in Industrial Area, its 28th nationwide and second this year, targeting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and trade sectors. The expansion contrasts with most lenders' shift to digital-only models as Kingdom Bank doubles down on physical presence in underserved markets.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. Co-op Bank net profit rises 21.3% to Ksh.8.41 billion

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted net profit of Ksh.8.41 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, a 21.3% increase from Ksh.6.93 billion a year earlier, driven by growth in lending, customer deposits, and digital banking transactions.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion first-quarter profit

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya reported a 21.3 per cent rise in net profit to Sh8.41 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, driven by a 13.6 per cent jump in operating income and contributions from non-banking subsidiaries. The bank was also named one of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 by Financial Times.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Financial Times ranks Turaco second fastest-growing Kenyan company

    Microinsurance and technology company Turaco has been recognised by the Financial Times among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies for the second time, ranking second in Kenya and 29th overall on the continent. Turaco's revenue grew fivefold over the three-year assessment period, rising from KSh189 million to KSh963 million, and the company currently insures more than five million people across six African markets.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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