Topic: Equity
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...
Equity Bancassurance offers lifeline to farmers with comprehensive insurance
Oct 02, 2024 at 01:09 PM
In a bid to secure the livelihood of Kenyan farmers amidst the unpredictability of agricultural risks, Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Limited is extending a comprehensive suite ...
Equity pumps Sh25 million into Kenya Music Festival, pledges Sh100 million
Aug 15, 2024 at 04:23 PM
Equity Bank has underscored its commitment to education and youth development through a significant partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Music Festival (KMF)....
Equity Group weathers economic turmoil to record Sh29.6 billion in half-year profit
Aug 12, 2024 at 02:13 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) has announced a commendable half-year profit after tax of Sh29.6 billion, marking a 12 per cent increase compared to the same period last year....
113 scholars secure global scholarships courtesy of Equity Leadership Program
Aug 08, 2024 at 04:08 PM
A cohort of 113 exceptional young minds from across East Africa is set to embark on a transformative journey after securing full scholarships to prestigious universities worldwide....
Smallholder farmers to benefit from new Equity Group and WFP Partnership
Jul 23, 2024 at 05:17 PM
Smallholder farmers are set to benefit significantly from a newly inked partnership between Equity Group and the World Food Programme (WFP), which aims to provide financial literac...
Debunked: 9 leading insurance myths that you should not believe in
Jul 17, 2024 at 06:28 PM
Confused about whether insurance is a labyrinth of perplexing terms or a safety net for life's unexpected events?...
Mary Wamae retires from Equity Group after illustrious two-decade banking career
Jun 29, 2024 at 02:59 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) announced the retirement of Mary Wangari Wamae, a highly respected figure in the Kenyan banking industry, effective June 28th, 2024....
Equity Group makes a bold move into Health Insurance market
Jun 28, 2024 at 03:27 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) shareholders overwhelmingly approved the establishment of a dedicated health insurance subsidiary at the company's 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM)...
Equity doubles down with Sh15.1 billion dividend payout for second consecutive year
Jun 27, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Equity Group shareholders celebrated a windfall at the company's 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) after overwhelmingly approving a record-breaking Sh. 15.1 billion dividend payout...
Co-operative Bank rewards shareholders with Sh8.8 billion dividend payout
Jun 11, 2024 at 01:38 PM
Co-operative Bank (Co-op Bank) shareholders received a welcome windfall on Monday with the announcement of a Sh8.8 billion dividend payout....
James Mwangi roots for more private sector involvement in education during AfDB meeting
Jun 03, 2024 at 05:44 PM
The private sector emerged as a key player in improving Africa's education landscape during a high-level dialogue held at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2024 Annual Meeting in...
Equity expands money transfer services to over 30 countries with Mastercard deal
Apr 16, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Equity Bank, a leading Kenyan bank, has announced a significant expansion of its international money transfer services, reaching over 30 countries through a new collaboration with ...
Equity maintains Sh15.1 billion dividend as it records Sh43.7 billion post-tax profit
Mar 27, 2024 at 08:11 PM
Equity Group has recommended a record dividend of Sh15.1 billion for the second consecutive year, which translated to a payout of 36 per cent of its profit after tax....
Equity Group cements position as second-strongest banking brand globally
Mar 12, 2024 at 06:06 PM
Equity Group has cemented its position as a financial powerhouse, claiming the second-strongest banking brand globally and the top spot in Africa according to Brand Finance’s 202...
Equity and PayPal partner to offer instant money withdrawal services to Kenyans
Mar 05, 2024 at 03:58 PM
Kenyan freelancers, digital entrepreneurs, and anyone else receiving payments online have a reason to smile after Equity Bank and PayPal signed a pact to ease the withdrawal of cas...
Rife speculation, panic selling as Kenya Shilling makes historic gains against US dollar
Feb 15, 2024 at 04:53 PM
The Kenyan shilling staged a remarkable comeback against the US dollar Wednesday, recording its strongest intra-day gain in 12 years....