Coop Bank opens its seventh branch, targets further growth in rural areas
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Ally (centre), cuts the ribbon during the launch of Coop Bank Tanzania’s Kagera branch on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY
Bukoba. Coop Bank has expanded its national footprint to seven branches as the lender accelerates its push to bring banking services closer to farmers, cooperatives, women, youth and small businesses.
The latest branch, opened in Bukoba on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, is the bank’s first in the Lake Zone and is expected to strengthen access to finance for Kagera’s agriculture, livestock, fisheries and trading communities.
