McLoud Malonza, Chairperson of the Co-operative Bank Holdings and the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), has been elected as the new Chairperson of the International Cooperative Alliance – Africa (ICA-Africa).

• Malonza secured all 65 votes cast, defeating two Nigerian contenders.
• He champions unity, inclusive leadership, and the transformation of the cooperative movement across Africa.
• His election highlights Kenya's strong cooperative model, with over 15 million Kenyans linked to cooperatives.