From L-R: International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ITC and Equity Group Holdings PLC to advance inclusive and commercially sustainable economic development across East Africa, beginning with Kenya. The partnership will focus on strengthening…
Negotiating foreign exchange (FX) rates has traditionally been a cumbersome process, requiring individuals and businesses to visit bank branches or get on call with Treasury desks. This process can often be time-consuming and inconvenient, leading to delays for those with urgent financial needs. Additionally, the limited accessibility of these services, restricted to banking hours, meant customers could not transact during evenings,…
Christmas is a season of endless wish lists, skyrocketing grocery bills, and the pressure to create memories that will last a lifetime. But when your finances are stretched thin, even the simplest joys like hosting your family or buying gifts for loved ones can feel like a daunting challenge. Imagine yourself at the market, haggling…
Equity Bank Managing Director Moses Nyabanda and Equity Group Non-Executive Director Samuel Mwale present a special gift to Ismail Gulam, Director of Operations at Kyoga Hauliers, in recognition of their valued partnership and continued collaboration Mombasa, Kenya – November 17, 2025 – The economic engine of East Africa is hitting its limit. The Kenya…
From left: Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) CEO Raimond Molenje, Partner – Tax and Legal Services, PwC Kenya Alice Muriithi, and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi launch the Total Tax Contribution 2024 Report. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 27, 2025 – Kenya’s banking sector contributed KES 194.81 billion to the National Treasury in 2024, underscoring its…
Nairobi, October 23, 2025 — Equity Group has released its fourth annual Sustainability Report for the year 2024, underscoring its continued commitment to shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Africa. Themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa,” the report highlights the bank’s leadership in advancing socio-economic and environmental transformation across the continent. The…
Kenya Coach Industry General Manager Sales Dr. Roslyne Njoki, General Manager After Sales Peter Mwondi, Family Bank Chief Retail Officer Phyllis Kimani hands over 5 PSV buses, financed by the Bank through an asset facility of KES 26.6 million, to Rembo Classic Sacco Chair Benson Timothy & Vice Chair Emily Tesot. Nairobi, Kenya, October 3,…
Kenyans with loved ones abroad can now send money more easily, affordably, and reliably, thanks to a new partnership between Equity Bank and MoneyGram. The initiative, running from September to December 2025, introduces discounted international remittance services, giving Kenyans greater financial freedom to support family and friends overseas. For years, Kenyans like Mary, a Nairobi-based…
Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 – The Equity Leadership Program (ELP) has announced that 128 of its scholars from across four countries have secured admission and full scholarships to join 63 global universities across 20 countries. In the 2024/2025 application cycle, 87 students from Kenya, 33 from Rwanda, 4 from Uganda, and 4 from…
The rapid economic growth of Ruaka in Kiambu County and Nyali in Mombasa has spurred Equity Bank to expand its footprint, relocating two of its branches to larger, more strategic premises. In Ruaka, the branch has moved from Landmark Plaza to Minstan Towers along Limuru Road, placing it at the heart of the bustling peri-urban…
