Co-operative Bank of Kenya will issue its first-ever interim dividend of Ksh1 per share after its profit after tax for the first nine months of the year rose to Ksh21.56 billion, a 12.3 per cent increase from the previous year. This historic move follows a strong financial performance credited to a growing customer base and expanding asset portfolio.

• Profit after tax increased by 12.3 per cent to Ksh21.56 billion.
• Co-op Bank's board approved an interim dividend of Ksh1 per share, totaling Ksh5.86 billion.
• Total assets grew by 10.4 per cent to Ksh796.1 billion, driven by increased loans and customer deposits.