Co-operative Bank of Kenya — tier-one lender serving 9.8 million account holders, named Africa's SME Bank of the Year and Kenya's Best Retail and Digital Bank in 2026.
… Gideon Behar, Israel's Ambassador to Kenya, representatives from Co-operative Bank, led by Francis Ngambi, and Aberdare Sports Club Director Georginah Munene.Speaking during the ceremony, Lt Gen Tuwei described the graduation as more than a certificate presentation."Today's gathe …
Audio By Vocalize Co-operative Bank of Kenya has committed Sh1 billion to a joint programme with Acorn Holdings and Absa Bank Kenya that offers unsecured housing loans and startup capital to university students, targeting a chronic shortage of student beds and a formal job market …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards, highlighting its growing influence in financing small and medium-sized enterprises across the continent. …
Co-operative Bank Group Managing Director and CEO Dr Gideon Muriuki at a past event. [File, Standard] Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards. …
… On asset quality, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio fell to 16.6 per cent from 19.3 per cent a year earlier, while the bank set aside Sh4.9 billion in provisions.KCB joins tier-one rivals Equity Group and Co-operative Bank of Kenya in posting strong results. …
… ctor Anthony Mburu said in a statement following the opening. “Kingdom Bank Industrial Area Branch offers exactly this, and we are here to serve our customers in a way that is both practical and personal.”The expansion comes as the bank, a subsidiary of Co-operative Bank of Kenya …
Co-op Bank net profit jumps 21.3% to Ksh.8.41 billion By Vincent Anguche May 14, 2026 08:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Co-operative Bank of Kenya. …
… Other Kenyan firms recognised in the 2026 rankings include General Printers, M-KOPA, Kenya Airways, Sun King, KCB Group, Quickmart, Naivas and Co-operative Bank of Kenya. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.