Co-op Bank records historic profit of Ksh40.3 billion

March 19, 2026

Reported by AI

Co-op Bank has recorded a historic profit of Ksh40.3 billion and proposes a dividend of Ksh2.50 per share. The 15-million-member co-operative movement is expected to receive approximately Ksh9.47 billion from the total payout, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Co-op Bank has reported a historic profit of Ksh40.3 billion, according to a report from Kenyans.co.ke. The bank proposes a dividend of Ksh2.50 per share, which will be subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The co-operative movement, with 15 million members, is expected to receive approximately Ksh9.47 billion from the total payout. The report was published on March 19, 2026.

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