Topic: Equity Group
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...
Dr James Mwangi: Extraordinary journey from village dreamer to global visionary
Jun 03, 2025 at 01:48 PM
Deep inside Kenya’s then Central Province, way before digital banking and financial inclusion became catchwords, a young boy was growing up in the sleepy village of Kangema in Mu...
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....
Equity Group and AGF unveil Sh64 billion expanded financing to MSMEs in region
May 11, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Equity Group Holdings and African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have renewed their partnership to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a USD500 million facility....
James Mwangi receives major UN award for boosting financial access by refugees
May 05, 2025 at 09:17 PM
Dr James Mwangi, Executive Chairman of Equity Group Foundation, has been honoured with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Visionary Award for his bold effort...
Equity Group boss James Mwangi conferred Freedom of the City of London
Apr 16, 2025 at 01:37 PM
Equity Group Holdings MD and CEO Dr James Mwangi has been conferred the Freedom of the City of London, which is one of the world’s oldest and most cherished civic honours....
Equity Group net profit grows 12 per cent to Sh48.8 billion, dividend up to Sh4.25
Mar 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Equity Group has recorded a 12 per cent increase in its profit after tax to Sh48.8 billion in its FY 2024 financial results as its diversified business model and prudent financial ...
Equity Group Foundation gets Sh141.3 million to enable climate-smart farming
Mar 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Proparco has signed a deal with Equity Group that will see it get EUR1 million (about Sh141.26 million) to enable smallholder farmers in Kenya to adopt sustainable practices....
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Navigating Insurance: How Equity Bancassurance makes it simple and affordable
Mar 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Insurance penetration in Africa is struggling at 3.2 per cent in 2022, with Kenya grappling at 2.3 per cent against the global average of 7 per cent....
Equity Bank bags two ISO certifications
Jan 27, 2025 at 05:28 PM
Equity Bank has received two significant ISO certifications - ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management....
James Mwangi joins the Global Board of Advisors of Council on Foreign Relations
Jan 15, 2025 at 04:20 PM
Equity Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mwangi has been appointed to join the Global Board of Advisors of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)....
Equity's James Mwangi picked for World Bank high-level advisory council on jobs
Dec 04, 2024 at 09:39 AM
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi has been picked to join the World Bank Group’s newly established High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs....
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Equity Group goes full-throttle with plan to offer full insurance in Kenya - VIDEO
Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
In an effort to diversify its fast-expanding revenue streams across the East African region, Equity Group ventured into the insurance business after receiving its license in early ...
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 pushes for sustainable business model in its Sustainability Report 2023 - VIDEO
Sep 04, 2024 at 07:18 PM
Equity Group unveiled its third annual sustainability report for 2023 themed “A sustainable world is a transformed Africa” as part of its pledge to socio-economic and environme...
Equity Bank appoints Moses Okoth as acting MD as Gerald Warui steps down
Aug 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Equity Bank Kenya has appointed Moses Okoth Nyabanda Acting Managing Director, subject to approval from the Central Bank of Kenya....
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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....
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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...
