The Kenyan government in liaison with Equity Bank, has committed to supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through enhanced capacity building, improved access to financing and expanded market opportunities. Speaking at the second edition of the Annual SME Conference (Awards & Exhibition), Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, underscored the critical role…
Equity Bank has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025, following the signing of a Sh15 million partnership deal between Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi and Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata. The high-profile event, scheduled for June 13–14 at Thika Greens Golf Resort, aims to position Murang’a County…
Equity Bank has once again emerged as Kenya’s most valuable brand, according to the 2025 Brand Finance Kenya 20 report, marking the second consecutive year the bank has claimed the top position. The institution recorded an 8 percent increase in brand value to KES71.3 billion, driven by robust net interest income, a broad customer base,…
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…
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…
Karakuta Fresh Produce has commissioned a state-of-the-art 7,500-tonne capacity packhouse in Nairobi to grade and pack avocados sourced from its 180-acre farm and 1,500 smallholder farmers across Kenya. The facility was officially unveiled by Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi, alongside Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi, in a ceremony attended by government officials…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has been named a Superbrand in East Africa, reaffirming its status as a leading and trusted financial institution in the region. The recognition celebrates the bank’s unwavering commitment to quality, reliability and distinction the three pillars used by Superbrands to assess brand excellence. This marks the fourth time Equity has received…
Equity Group Holdings Plc and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership through a landmark USD 500 million framework aimed at accelerating access to credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The agreement touted as the largest single guarantee facility in AGF’s history will enable Equity…
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) is hosting its 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress, bringing together 18,442 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholars across 11 regions during the April school holidays. Among them are 2,512 refugee scholars from Dadaab and Kakuma camps, reflecting the program’s commitment to inclusive education. Held under the theme “The Innovation Generation:…
From L-R: Sally Jepkorir, a Shareholder, Equity Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Daniel Kimotho, a Shareholder, during the Full Year 2024 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported robust financial performance for 2024, driven by strategic diversification, innovation, and regional expansion. The Group’s…
