Co-operative Bank of Kenya Email Format
Financial ServicesNairobi, Kenya1001-5000 Employees
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited is a financial services provider and commercial bank based in Nairobi, Kenya, serving customers across the country with a focus on cooperative networks. It originated in 1965 under the Co-operative Societies Act and, in 2008, restructured under the Companies Act to pursue listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, where it has been listed since December 2008. A strategic investor, CoopHoldings Co-operative Society Limited, holds a controlling stake of 64.56% in the bank. The bank operates three wholly owned subsidiaries: Kingdom Securities Limited, a stockbroking firm in which the bank holds a controlling stake of 60%; Co-opTrust Investment Services Limited, a fund management subsidiary; and Co-op Consultancy & Insurance Agency Limited, which provides corporate finance, financial advisory and capacity-building services. Its mission emphasizes delivering value-added financial services to targeted market segments, with particular focus on the cooperative movement, through a broad network of service points and a strong commitment to customer service. In June 2026, the bank announced a strategic partnership with St. Paul’s University to advance joint initiatives for the year.