Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation into a resilient, technology led, pan‑African financial services Group. Profit After Tax rose 24% to KSh19.1 billion, reflecting strengthened balance sheet quality, disciplined execution, and growing contributions from regional subsidiaries. The Group’s balance sheet expanded…
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi addresses guests during the tech-themed breakfast hosted by Equity Group on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum. Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has called for deeper collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology players to unlock Africa’s digital economy and accelerate intra-African trade. Speaking during…
Equity Chess Club asserted its unyielding dominance at the Kisumu Chess Open Grand Prix 2026, successfully defending its coveted ‘Best Club’ title and unequivocally reaffirming its formidable presence on the national chess stage. The club culminated an electrifying weekend with an exceptional haul of accolades spanning multiple categories. Spearheading Equity’s triumph, Mark Nyola delivered an…
Nairobi, March 23, 2026 — Equity Bank has reinforced its dominance in the financial sector after being ranked Africa’s strongest banking brand and Kenya’s most valuable brand in the latest assessment by Brand Finance. The lender posted a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.9 out of 100, earning the top-tier AAA+ rating and securing…
Captain Njagi Kabugu (front right) receives a trophy from Chess Kenya Vice President Andrew Owili (front left) after Equity emerged the Best Club winner at the Kisumu Chess Open in Kisumu Equity Chess Club successfully defended its Best Club title at the Kisumu Open Grand Prix 2026, reaffirming its dominance on the national chess scene…
As the holiday season winds down and schools reopen, this transitional period presents an opportune moment to reassess your financial strategies and adopt smarter, more secure ways to manage your money effectively. By choosing to go “cash-light” and using digital channels like the Equity Mobile App, Equity Online, Equitel, or *247#, you gain powerful tools…
Nairobi, Kenya, November 4, 2025 — In a bold move to advance Africa’s digital transformation, IamtheCODE and the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have signed a strategic partnership to equip 600,000 learners across Africa with essential digital, technical, and AI skills. The collaboration aims to empower vulnerable youth, women, and refugees with the tools needed to…
Kajiado, October 27, 2025 — Merishaw School, a fast-rising academic institution located along the Isinya–Namanga Road in Kajiado County, is redefining excellence through a strategic partnership with Equity Bank Kenya. The collaboration, now in its third phase, continues to support the school’s expansion and growing regional influence. Equity Bank Managing Director Moses Nyabanda and his…
Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda addresses the Eastleigh Business Community during the meeting. Nairobi, October 2, 2025 — Eastleigh traders are taking bold steps toward building a more sustainable and business-friendly future, with plans to promote environmental conservation and extend banking hours to match the area’s dynamic trading environment. At a recent customer…
By Sharon Atieno Lubumbashi DRC, September 15, 2025: More than 50 delegates from 16 nationalities have arrived in Lubumbashi DRC, for a 5-day high-profile trade mission organized by Equity Group. The mission, which aims to unlock business opportunities, foster economic collaboration, and connect investors with key partners in the mining-rich Katanga region, will also bring…
