Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced a significant increase in its first-quarter net profit, rising by 21.3 percent to Sh8.41 billion for the period ending March 2026. This growth was fueled by increased interest income and a notable expansion in customer deposits and lending.

• The bank's net profit reached Sh8.41 billion, a 21.3 percent year-on-year increase.
• Key drivers included higher net interest income of Sh15.98 billion and a 14.3 percent growth in total assets to Sh884.6 billion.
• Co-operative Bank's Chief Executive Officer, Gideon Muriuki, highlighted the bank's focus on digital growth and customer-centered banking, with over 90 percent of transactions now digital.