By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Co-operative Bank of Kenya and the Safaricom’s M-Pesa-based stock trading platform Ziidi Trader have been recognised for their contribution to financial inclusion in Africa.
The awards recognised the two Kenyan institutions for expanding access to finance and capital markets across the region.
By
Patrick Alushula
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Co-operative Bank of Kenya and the Safaricom’s M-Pesa-based stock trading platform Ziidi Trader have been recognised for their contribution to financial inclusion in Africa.

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