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By Milton Oluoch Co-operative Bank of Kenya has won the Leadership in Water Infrastructure and Finance Award at the Africa WaterCredits Forum 2026, following the disbursement of Sh4.39 billion towards water, sanitation and hygiene projects. The award, presented at the forum held on October 16 at the Radisson Blu in Nairobi, recognised the bank’s financing of water enterprises, infrastructure and service providers. Press Brief - Coop Bank wins Wa… According to the bank, the recognition specifically highlighted Co-op A Maji , a financing product that supports investment in water supply and sanitation infrastructure. The product provides financing for water tanks, solar pumps, water connections, exhausters, bowsers and smart meters. It serves individuals, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and institutions seeking to develop or improve water and sanitation services. Ms Vedika Bhandarkar, President and Chief Operating Officer, Water.org (second right) presents the Leadership in Water Infrastructure and Finance Award to Ben Muriuki, Head of Investor Relations & Strategy at Co-op Bank. The bank said the financing supports projects serving communities in urban, peri-urban and rural areas. Financing exceeds partnership target The award comes after Co-op Bank surpassed the lending target established under its partnership with Water.org. Launched in 2023 under a...