Why Co-op still banks on South Sudan market

Kenya's Co-operative Bank increased its investment in its South Sudan subsidiary by Ksh25.9 million ($200,775) to Ksh2.67 billion ($20.7 million) in 2025. Despite previous losses, the subsidiary reported a net profit of Ksh81.78 million ($633,953) for the same period. The Government of South Sudan views the bank as a key player in mobilizing domestic tax revenues.