Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named Winner of the Product Innovation of the Year (Africa) at the Global SME Finance Awards 2025, hosted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the SME Finance Forum, and endorsed by the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI).

This recognition places Co-op Bank among the continent’s most innovative financial institutions, spotlighting its holistic approach to empowering MSMEs through tailored products, digital ecosystems, and inclusive financing models.