Day two of the 4th Annual Cooperatives CEOs Roundtable, hosted by Co-op Consultancy, focused on leadership, workforce development, and technology-driven growth in the cooperative sector.
Co-op Consultancy, the training and advisory arm of Kenya’s Co-operative Bank, organizes the event to support organizational development and capacity building across all management levels.
The two-day forum convenes CEOs from cooperatives nationwide, providing a platform for strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and professional development aligned with sector challenges and opportunities.
On the second day, Ms. Ivyn Makena, a Senior Advocate, addressed estate planning and the importance of writing a will, highlighting governance and succession planning considerations for cooperative leadership.
Dr. Francis Kangure discussed the need for staff upskilling to create a future-ready workforce equipped with AI-related competencies, emphasizing the intersection of technology and human resource development.
A panel discussion explored tech-driven growth and member value innovation, featuring Mr. Dan Musungu, Head of Transaction Banking at Co-op Bank, Mr. Ali Hussein, Chairman of the Fintech Association of Kenya, and Mr. John Njoroge, VISA Country Manager for Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan.
The roundtable emphasized the adoption of innovative approaches in financial services, operational efficiency, and member engagement strategies to strengthen the cooperative sector.
Participants were acknowledged for committing time to attend the forum, which also serves as a networking and knowledge-sharing opportunity among senior leaders.
Co-op Bank encourages stakeholders to visit the Co-op Consultancy website for details on its services and the 2026 training calendar, providing structured programs for continuous professional development across cooperative institutions.
