Co-op Bank Rolls Out 2026 Youth Financial Empowerment Programme

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has rolled out a series of free financial literacy trainings targeting students, young entrepreneurs, and youth engaged in education, employment, business, and agriculture, as part of its 2026 youth empowerment agenda.

The programme will officially kick off on Friday, January 16, 2026, with the first virtual forum focusing on financial planning, savings, and budgeting—skills the bank says are increasingly critical as young people navigate a tough economic environment.

In a statement, Co-op Bank said the initiative is open to all Kenyan youth, regardless of profession or background, and aims to equip participants with practical, everyday money management skills that can help them build long-term financial stability.

The inaugural session, titled “Financial Planning: Savings and Budgeting,” will be facilitated by financial consultant Elisha Ojwang’ and will run from 11:00 am via Zoom.

“This programme is about empowering young people with knowledge they can immediately apply in their daily lives—whether they are in school, running a small business, formally employed, or involved in agriculture,” the bank said.

The training series will continue the following week, with a second webinar scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, under the theme “Financial Planning: Planning for the Future and Wealth Creation.”

The session will focus on long-term financial goals, investment thinking, and sustainable wealth creation strategies.

Co-op Bank has over the years positioned itself as a key driver of youth empowerment and financial inclusion, offering products such as youth savings accounts, MSME financing, agribusiness support, and advisory services through Co-op Consultancy.

The lender has also partnered with universities, SACCOs, and youth groups across the country to promote financial literacy and enterprise development.