Topic: Equity
Equity eyes global trade with new UAE office as AGM back expansion plan
Jun 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Equity Group Holdings Plc shareholders on Thursday gave unanimous backing to all proposals tabled during the bank’s 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM), signalling firm support for...
Equity group to pay Sh4.25 per share in dividends following shareholder nod
Jun 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc will reward its shareholders with a dividend of Sh4.25 per share, after receiving full approval during its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtuall...
Kenya-Italy partnership secures Equity Bank's support for leather, tanning industry
Jun 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Equity Bank has positioned itself at the centre of a significant bilateral effort between Kenya and Italy aimed at reviving Kenya’s leather and tanning industry, with the bank of...
Equity takes over TransCentury and East African Cables in Sh2.2 billion loan row
Jun 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Equity Bank has assumed control over TransCentury and its subsidiary, East African Cables, after the expiry of court orders that had previously suspended any action....
Equity Bank tops Kenya’s brand value ranking as Tusker records fastest rise
Jun 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In Kenya’s brand landscape for 2025, Equity Bank once again secured the crown as the country’s most valuable brand, with its worth rising to Sh71.3 billion, marking an 8 per ce...
Equity Group ushers in new chapter with major changes in its Board of Directors
Jun 09, 2025 at 07:32 AM
Equity Group is preparing to usher in a fresh chapter in its governance structure by replacing four Kenyan directors with six foreign nationals, as part of its strategic pivot towa...
Equity Group posts Sh15.4 billion post-tax profit despite 4 per cent drop in Q1 2025
May 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Equity Group has posted a Profit After Tax of Sh15.4 billion for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a rise in customer deposits, digital transaction volumes, and contributions...
Equity bags fourth superbrand award
May 19, 2025 at 04:42 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc has been recognised as a Superbrand in East Africa for the fourth time, making it the only bank in Kenya to receive the distinction on as many occasions....
How to navigate cash flow challenges facing you in the back-to-school rush
Apr 28, 2025 at 01:17 PM
Retailers and suppliers in the education sector are facing a mounting cash flow crisis, as the back-to-school shopping rush drives demand for school supplies, uniforms, textbooks, ...
Equity Bank urges SMEs, HNIs to seek partnerships in their expansion plans
Apr 21, 2025 at 07:55 PM
Equity Bank has called on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya to partner with the bank as they formulate plans to scale their businesses....
How Credible Blooms rose from rose exporter to become regional food giant
Mar 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
What began as a modest flower export venture has grown into a multi-faceted agricultural enterprise, as Credible Blooms expands its footprint beyond floriculture into food producti...
Adulting Just Got Easier: Secure what you treasure without breaking the bank!
Mar 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Let's be real, adulting in Nairobi (or any major Kenyan city) is a whole vibe – building your career, chasing that side hustle, and trying to secure your financial future....
Equity Bank and Agri All Africa partner to boost rice production in Kenya
Mar 07, 2025 at 01:25 PM
Kenya’s reliance on rice imports could ease through a large-scale farming initiative in Tana River County, backed by a partnership between Equity Bank Kenya and South Africa’s ...
Equity Group Foundation selects 750 top students for prestigious leaders program
Feb 17, 2025 at 09:03 PM
A new cohort of 750 top-performing secondary school graduates has been inducted into the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), an initiative by Equity Group Foundation designed to empower ...
Equity Bank slashes lending rates again after CBK latest monetary policy review
Feb 12, 2025 at 08:55 PM
Equity Bank Kenya has announced a reduction in interest rates on all Kenya Shilling-denominated loans, both new and existing, in response to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) lat...
Equity, IFC unveil Sh2.58 billion risk-sharing facility for marginalized groups
Feb 05, 2025 at 03:58 PM
Kenya’s marginalised communities, including refugees in Turkana and Garissa, are set to benefit from a $20 million (approximately Sh2.58 billion) Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) laun...
Equity unveils Joska branch, expanding its footprint to 212 locations nationwide
Nov 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Equity Bank has inaugurated its latest branch in Joska, located along Kangundo Road in Machakos County but within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, extending its national branch netwo...
Equity Bank responds to CBK rate slash with significant loan interest reduction
Nov 19, 2024 at 02:38 PM
In a bid to provide financial relief to its customers, Equity Bank has announced a significant reduction in interest rates on all Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities, effe...
Equity Group profit after tax increases by 13 per cent to Sh40.9 billion in Q3 2024
Nov 12, 2024 at 07:43 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) reported a Sh40.9 billion profit after tax for the first nine months of 2024, marking a 13 per cent year-on-year growth amid a challenging economic ...
Equity Bank feted for its tech innovation during Service Excellence Awards 2024
Nov 05, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Equity Bank has been recognised as the second runner-up in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category at the 2024 Service Excellence Awards, hosted by the Institute of Customer Expe...