This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has made history by being named Best Bank in Kenya 2019 at the prestigious 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.
Co-op Bank's Head of Investor Relations & Strategy, James Kaburu, and Bank Economist Anthony Muli, represented the bank at the award gala.
"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," said Mr. James Kaburu.
This is not the first time Co-op Bank has won a prestigious award. The bank recently won the Overall Winner of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) 2019 Sustainable Finance Catalyst Award.
Commenting on the recent accolades, Group Managing Director & CEO Co-operative Bank, Dr. Gideon Muriuki, said, "As a bank that is predominantly-owned by the 15 million-member Cooperative 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."
