Co-operative Bank of Kenya has launched a set of free financial literacy training sessions aimed at students, young entrepreneurs, and youth involved in education, employment, business, and agriculture as part of its 2026 youth empowerment programme.
The initiative is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 16, 2026, with an online forum centred on financial planning, savings, and budgeting, areas the lender says have become essential as young people cope with current economic pressures.
In a statement, the bank said the programme is open to all Kenyan youth across different fields and backgrounds, with the goal of providing practical money management skills that can be applied in everyday life to support long-term financial stability.
The first session, titled “Financial Planning: Savings and Budgeting,” will be led by financial consultant Elisha Ojwang’ and will take place from 11:00 am through a Zoom webinar.
Co-op Bank said the sessions are designed to offer guidance that young people can put into use immediately, whether they are students, small business owners, salaried workers, or engaged in farming activities.
The training series will proceed the following week with another virtual forum set for Friday, January 23, 2026, under the theme “Financial Planning: Planning for the Future and Wealth Creation.”
This second session will explore long-term financial goal setting, investment awareness, and approaches to building sustainable wealth over time.
Over the years, Co-op Bank has positioned itself as an active supporter of youth development and financial access through offerings such as youth savings products, MSME financing, agribusiness support, and advisory services provided via Co-op Consultancy.
The lender has also worked alongside universities, SACCOs, and youth groups across the country to advance financial education and enterprise growth among young people.
