Co-op Bank profit before tax rises to Sh23.1 billion

Co-operative Bank has posted a strong profit before tax of Sh23.1 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2026, up from Sh19.7 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. The lender’s profit after tax grew by 28 per cent to Sh18 billion, compared with Sh14.1 billion in the first half of 2025. Jimmy Mbogo has more.