Besides the daily newspaper, what did your father bring you on visiting days in high school?
Oh, the indefatigable agonies wrought by the Visiting Day. Some students would have the extended family coming over in droves to gawk over them. Multiple cars, loud music a...
Co-op Bank launches paper-less end-to-end digital account opening as its named ‘2020 Bank of the Year in Kenya’ by the Financial Times of London
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya is delighted to have been named this year’s Bank of The Year in Kenya, in The Ft Banker 2020 Awards run by the Financial Times of London. T...
The Executive 11: The remarkable story of a teenage soccer team from Tanzania that won the E.A. Games (Under-17) title in 2007
Every boy is born with innate vitality. That's why as girls play with Barbie dolls, the boys are wrestling, pushing & fighting each other. This exuberance is primal,...
As we usher in fun December in style, what’s your funniest X-mas family story?
Oh, it’s December already. Suddenly, those memes start to make sense. “You go out in slippers and shorts to get mandazi for breakfast, and return home at midnight, s...
What does it really mean to be a ‘Bazu’?
‘Bazu’ the term, from a street’s perceptive, refers to someone who’s true to oneself. Someone confident enough to live life in accord to one’s own values. While t...
The six must-have personal traits that make a successful entrepreneur
To be an entrepreneur means being comfortable with taking educated risks, in business. The secret to success is buried in a formula that combines drive, forward momentum an...
If you ain’t a parent, you have no moral authority to advise anyone on parenting. Kwa ground vitu ni different…
I’m sitting at a wide, polished table looking at a colorful hotel menu. It’s a garden café, with 9 tables spaced out in three’s. There’s some hidden speakers playing ...
What’s the ideal birthday gift for a daughter turning into a teenager?
Thirteen, is not the perfect age to be. A lot of unfamiliar emotions kick in at this age. This age shapes or breaks a lot of teens. For her 13th birthday, it can be conf...
Co-op Bank’s 2020 third-quarter Report: Kshs. 13.8 billion profit before tax
For the third quarter of 2020, the Co-operative Bank Group has reported a Ksh13.8 billion profit before tax. This means a staggering Ksh1.7 billion difference compared to K...
Building your own home from scratch versus purchasing a finished home from a developer: What’s the wiser choice?
It depends... The first question is, will you be purchasing directly from a builder or buying the land yourself and building from scratch? If you're buying the land and ...
Five hassle-free and profitable hobbies for kids that are also very good sources of income
Did you know your kids can easily pay for their school fees when school resumes? Besides earning an income, hobbies keeps kids busy at home. No more worrying about which co...
The story of an astute neighbor who used doves and pigeons to serve life-transforming lessons
When you pray, do you remember to beseech and plead with the gods for a good neighbor? Because, well….. A neighbor can be The Deity’s way of leading an angel into yo...
How a surprise treat at The Snake Park at Nairobi Museum helped conquer a lifelong phobia of snakes
The society has slowly transitioned into materialistic, price-tag zombies. How much is the watch and belt she bought you on your birthday? The fixation with the price ta...
How an unlikely defendant in a ruffled blazer outsmarts a cocky prosecutor at Milimani Law Courts and escapes jail
This is not my story. But, am mighty glad it ain’t. If you haven’t been to Milimani Law Courts, it’s a place that draws out the serious, sober bit. We are in court...
Ksh 5 million hangs in the balance as Co-op Bank releases list of five fintechs shortlisted for the Akili Kali Innovator’s Challenge
Five fintechs that were shortlisted to participate in Co-operative Bank’s Akili Kali Innovation Challenge have been undergoing a 5-week co-development and co-design program ...
Have you had a debtor skip payment but instead has a story that slides sideways immediately it starts?
Meet Antony Kwalanda. Kwalanda is a work colleague, and owes me money. We share an employer, and the same pay date. I expected payment, but, instead, Kwalanda has a story. ...
The choices one makes on the first week in high school makes or breaks all future prospects
Well, that iconic first day in high school. Ain’t we all bursting with energy, ambition and purpose-driven desire to make our folks proud? Grand dreams to achieve and ris...
What are the benefits of exploiting payment options offered by the Co-op Bank e-Commerce platform?
Co-op bank has greatly revamped their e-Commerce platform to assist businesses meet the increased demand from customers in going cashless. Going cashless has a lot of benef...
Simple tip that will help you to send and receive money from abroad in minutes
Gone are the days when transferring money internationally would give people sleepless nights thanks to the partnership that has been forged between Co-operative Bank and Weste...
Back to school! 4 clever ways to avoid long banking hall queues while paying fees
The festive season is almost coming to an end and during this time parents begin to think about how their children will resume their studies in the various schools that they a...
Sending and receiving money from abroad is way easier than you thought, here’s why
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you want to send money to a loved one who perhaps is studying abroad but you have no clue how to go about it? Or have you ...
