Co-operative Bank of Kenya is stepping up its support for businesses in the water and sanitation sector through targeted financing solutions aimed at expanding access to essential services.
The bank highlighted its commitment during a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) forum held in Nakuru in partnership with Water.org, where stakeholders explored opportunities for growth in the sector and the role of financial institutions in supporting water-related enterprises.
“Nakuru was the venue for a WASH forum hosted by Co-op Bank in partnership with Water.org, where participants discussed the growth of the water and sanitation sector and the role of financing in expanding access to WASH solutions. As an award-winning bank in the water and infrastructure sector, Co-op Bank continues to support WASH enterprises through its impactful Co-op A Maji product,”bank said in a statement.
Discussions at the forum centred on how access to financing can help businesses operating in the water and sanitation sector expand their services, invest in infrastructure and develop sustainable solutions.
Co-op Bank said its Co-op A Maji product remains central to its efforts to support WASH enterprises, positioning financing as an important tool in addressing challenges affecting access to clean water and sanitation.
The partnership with Water.org reflects growing collaboration between financial institutions and development organisations to unlock investment opportunities in the water and sanitation sector.