The easy way to safeguard your child’s pocket money from bullies and unethical seniors
There is more to high school, ain't just about academics. There's a whole lot to learn. How to relate to people from other communities with strange languages, volatile temp...
Boda Boda riders set to benefit as Co-op Bank partners with German Dev’t Co-operation (GIZ)
Young people engaged in the ‘boda boda’ business are set to benefit from a partnership between the Co-operative Bank Foundation and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ...
How the Back-to-School week made us the Best Behaved Kids on the block
In a few decades, I'll be old enough to share a whisky with my old man. He'll then be retired and, hopefully, pleasant. Everyone becomes pleasant upon retirement, what with...
Co-op Bank partners with Enwealth Financial Services to unroll an ambitious pension-based mortgage scheme
The banker has launched a Pension-backed Mortgage loan facility for members of pension schemes. The new facility is expected to enable the over 3 million members of pension...
The Avocado Guy: How a fruit incident in high school gave birth to a lifetime nickname!
If you had to pick a fruit as a prop when making a proposal to the love of your life, what would you choose? It has to be as closest to your personality as can be...... ...
Why do men patronize the car wash as the ladies stick to the salon?
The car wash with an outdoor sitting set up is the modern masculine version of the ladies' favorite hang out spot, the salon. This brings to light the fundamental difference ...
IFC partners with Co-op Bank and Phillips to help African Health providers access essential medical equipments
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today launched a partnership with Philips and Co-op Bank to help smaller businesses in Africa’s health sector purchase essential medic...
How I found out having a car is no longer a luxury but a necessity
You don't really realize what a car can mean until you're in dire need of one. I got to find out exactly what this truly means just the other day. It is actually like feeling ...
Do you have side hustle ideas and need a car? Here’s an easy to acquire one – brand new!
It's a new era. There's an immediate need to re-examine traditional life tenets, basics and principles. A century ago, what was used as the yardstick in society norma an...
The five major ‘Not To Do’ things when hitching a lift in someone’s car!
There's an unofficial creed to follow when riding in someone's private car. It's a little like crashing in someone's crib. In Kenya, it goes a notch higher.... Here's a...
Why is Joginder Singh such a timeless legend in the world of motorsport?
Joginder Singh. If that name doesn't ring a bell, and evoke pleasant Easter memories, well, you missed out on exciting exploits of a motoring sport legend. [caption id="...
Co-op Bank teams up with eco.business Fund to finance sustainable agriculture in Kenya
The eco.business Fund has provided its first investment in Kenya in the amount of $10 M to Co-op Bank. The subordinated loan will be on-lent to sustainable agribusinesses, ...
Co-op Bank leads the industry as it releases a 14 billion report for Year 2020
Co-op Bank Group is reporting a Profit before Tax of Kshs. 14. 3 Billion for the financial year 2020 compared to Kshs. 20. 7 Billion recorded in 2019, and a Profit after tax o...
A few simple gestures that scream ‘I Love You’ louder than words will ever do
In February, love gets intoxicating. It’s time to spoil your loved one, and it’s supposed to be an easy endeavor. A lot of times, it ain’t. The simple rule is to make lo...
Co-op Bank sponsors the 40th edition of the KDF Annual Cross-Country Championships
Co-op Bank was once again the sole sponsor of this year’s Annual Kenya Defence Forces (AKDF) Cross-country Championships that took place on Friday 29th January, 2021 at Moi ...
Co-op Bank secures Ksh 8.25 billion MSME financing from International Finance Corporation (IFC)
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has secured a long-term financing facility arranged by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) amounting to US$ 75 million (Sh 8.25 Billion)...
High school lesson number one: You don’t need to eat bread at every tea break
In a lot of ways, the plot in Barbara Kimenye's popular book series - Moses - could have been set in my school. No wonder we loved those books so much. High school in those...
Need ideas to surprise your family this Christmas? Try a signature Cassava-themed dish!
It’s time for healthier and more appealing food - to the eye, and the palate. Here’s an often-ignored African food: The Cassava Tuber. The cassava is versatile, but ...
Making a long drive upcountry for Christmas? Avoid getting stranded with a basic car check before the drive!
This festive week, lots of families will be making long drives to mark Christmas with their families or friends. Due to the prevalent Covid-19 conditions for most of the year,...
Have you ever had to manage rowdy, inebriated family members on a Christmas Day night out?
A teetotaler’s idea of a bad evening is hanging out with people enjoying a drink. It’s all fun at first, but the scale soon tips - and it’s all downhill. It suddenly ...
Do you inwardly groan in agony each time your spouse mutters: “Aki sina pesa ya Chama hii mwezi….”?
Despite the effects of the pandemic, the festive season is gradually mellowing. It may not peak to usual levels in previous years, but, still, the festive fever is slowly spre...
Co-op Bank partners with Thunes to rollout Co-opRemit – a new global money transfer solution
Co-operative Bank of Kenya (“Co-op Bank”), a leading financial institution in Kenya and the larger East Africa region, has partnered with Thunes, a cross-border payment pr...
Step aside, Santa Claus. The allure of new clothes is what made Christmas Day magical….
For kids, the Christmas week is certainly the favorite time of the year. The usually strict parents loosen up a wee bit. Even the perennial frown on Aunt Jessica softens in...
What’s the definite Must-Have’s for a memorable road trip with your gang?
Well, road trips are fun for their exploratory nature. A well-planned road trip with a tight circle of friends can be the highlight of the year. A road trip has a definite ...
Would you like to become a Co-op Kwa Jirani Agent? It doubles traffic and increases sales at your business premises.
Becoming a banking agent in lots of ways attracts new customers into your business premises. As a business offers banking services, it markets it gainfully markets its brand. ...
Did you know that a Co-op Kwa Jirani agent offers the exact, same services available at any Co-op Bank branch?
The Co-op Kwa Jirani banking model is meant to suit your lifestyle and offer convenience, by bringing banking services to your door step. There’s absolutely no need to sched...
