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A new digital payments platform enabling international visitors to transact directly with Kenya’s mobile money systems marks a shift in how tourism-related spending is processed, linking foreign bank cards to M-Pesa and Airtel Money through a smartphone-based interface designed to eliminate reliance on cash and intermediaries. The Ministry of
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The 2026 KUSCCO SACCO Leaders Convention commenced at the Pride Inn Resort in Mombasa, bringing together senior figures in Kenya’s cooperative sector to discuss innovation, growth, and sustainability within the SACCO movement. The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, as a principal sponsor, leveraged the platform to engage directly with SACCO
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A Ksh 5 million sponsorship has been deployed to support Christ Is The Answer Ministries’ Together In Generosity Initiative, reinforcing long-standing collaboration between the organizations to advance community service and faith-based projects. Co-operative Bank of Kenya has partnered with CITAM under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, Rev. Dr. Calisto
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Kenyan investors can now access cash in real time following the sale of shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, ending the three-day T+3 waiting period that has been standard since 2011. This milestone has been achieved through Ziidi Trader, a new platform integrated within the M-PESA app, which allows
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The Inuka Angaza Fund has been deployed to facilitate secure and scalable digital donations, enabling both local and diaspora contributors to support child-focused development initiatives across Kenya through the Chapa Pay e-commerce platform, providing a continuously accessible, traceable, and transparent mechanism for philanthropic engagement. Co-operative Bank is partnering with World
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Day two of the 4th Annual Cooperatives CEOs Roundtable, hosted by Co-op Consultancy, focused on leadership, workforce development, and technology-driven growth in the cooperative sector. Co-op Consultancy, the training and advisory arm of Kenya’s Co-operative Bank, organizes the event to support organizational development and capacity building across all management
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A group of fans recently spent a Saturday on the set of the KITO television series, observing production and interacting with cast members as part of a giveaway hosted by the Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The initiative provided winners with a first-hand experience of the show’s filming process, offering
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya continues to strengthen its community initiatives through educational support and county partnerships, with recent activities in Kiambu and Kisumu counties highlighting its commitment. In Kiambu, the Co-op Bank Foundation presented an education scholarship to His Excellency Dr. Kimani Wamatangi, Governor of Kiambu County, during a handover
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced a public auction of 20 used vehicles, giving interested buyers an opportunity to place bids on a range of passenger cars and commercial units across different locations in the country. The lender said the vehicles are available at various yards nationwide, with each unit
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya CEO Gideon Muriuki increased his ownership in the lender to 2.3 percent by December 2025 after buying 5.5 million additional shares valued at Ksh 148.2 million. The purchase lifted his shareholding from 2.21 percent earlier in the year, reinforcing his position as
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya has launched a set of free financial literacy training sessions aimed at students, young entrepreneurs, and youth involved in education, employment, business, and agriculture as part of its 2026 youth empowerment programme. The initiative is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 16, 2026, with an online
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The Pesalink Bank Awards 2025 recognized excellence in ecosystem collaboration among Kenyan financial institutions, with Co-op Bank Kenya named Ecosystem Collaboration Champion for its strategic partnerships that drive innovation and operational efficiency across businesses and communities. The recognition reflects the bank’s efforts to develop collaborative initiatives that integrate digital