This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has made history by being named the best bank in Kenya at the prestigious 2019 EMEA Finance Awards, held on December 5, 2019, at The Law Society in London.
The EMEA Finance Awards recognize financial institutions that excel in client focus, sound leadership, and profitability, while delivering affordable credit to the retail and wholesale markets and supporting local and transnational corporations.
Co-op Bank's Head of Investor Relations & Strategy, James Kaburu, and Bank Economist, Anthony Muli, represented the bank at the awards gala.
According to James Kaburu, "We are delighted to have been recognized with the prestigious EMEA Finance - African Banking Awards 2019, which vindicates our business model that uniquely combines world-class expertise and capabilities with deep-rooted local experience, enabling us to deliver market-leading solutions to our customers in Kenya."
Co-op Bank's recent accolades include being named the overall winner of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) 2019 Sustainable Finance Catalyst Award.
Group Managing Director & CEO, Dr. Gideon Muriuki, commented on the recent accolades, saying, "As a bank that is predominantly-owned by the 15 million-member Co-operative Movement, we are inclusive by design, which has not only enabled us to deliver shared prosperity today, but also helped us build an awareness and prudence to avoid making decisions that may put future generations in jeopardy."
