Equity Group Holdings CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has urged future global business leaders to embrace Africa not just as the next economic frontier, but as a vital partner in achieving global sustainability. Speaking to a delegation of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from Harvard Business School at Equity’s Nairobi headquarters, Dr. Mwangi emphasized Africa’s…
By George Asamani, Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa The announcement of deep cuts in US development assistance has cast a long shadow over Africa’s infrastructure ambitions. The African Development Fund, the continent’s principal vehicle for concessional financing, now faces a possible 37 percent drop in donor contributions, with Washington potentially withdrawing entirely, according…
Your action makes a difference. Report in confidence! Contact us anytime if you have concerns, suspect wrongdoing, or encounter unethical practices, fraud, or misconduct.Our whistleblowing platform is free, secure, and available 24/7. In a move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability, Equity Bank has released official whistleblower contact details. The newly shared channels are designed…
Football fever gripped Nairobi on Saturday night as Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its Heineken® brand, hosted a thrilling UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens. The event, part of the “Cheers to All Hardcore Fans” campaign, drew thousands of passionate supporters to witness Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) deliver a stunning 5-0…
Old Mutual East Africa (OMEA) has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, reinforcing its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. The announcement marks a major milestone in the firm’s 180-year journey of responsible leadership.With over 20,000 participating companies worldwide, the UNGC promotes 10 universally accepted principles…
Emirates Logistics, a major global supply chain provider, has announced its entry into the Kenyan market with plans to establish a cutting-edge logistics facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located just 30 minutes from Nairobi. The expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa, with the new facility…
Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau (C) joins customers Rahab Njeri, Eve Ngichu & Peter Ndegwa during the opening of the Ngara branch which has been relocated to the ground floor of Blue Hut Hotel on Park Road, Ngara to enhance support for the business community. Family Bank has officially relocated its Ngara Branch to the…
Members of the Isinya Boda Boda Sacco in Kajiado County have acquired a 14-seater matatu, marking a major shift from motorcycle taxi services to long-distance passenger transport with the aim of expanding their footprint. The vehicle will operate on the busy Nairobi-Mombasa route under the Naekana Sacco fleet.The milestone was made possible through a Chama…
Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL), a leader in temperature-controlled logistics, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lift Cargo Limited, a key player in the local perishables supply chain. The alliance is poised to transform how perishable goods are distributed globally, ensuring fresh produce reaches international markets in optimal condition. Announcing the collaboration in Nairobi,…
Equity Group has concluded a high-level Trade and Investment Mission to Tanzania and Uganda, reaffirming its role in advancing cross-border trade and regional integration under its Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP). The week-long initiative, which drew over 50 investors from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, spotlighted opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure,…
