Prof. Isaac Macharia appointed as Equity Group Board chair as David Ansell retires

Samson NderiJuly 2, 2020

The Equity Group Board has appointed Professor Isaac Macharia as the Board Chairman taking over from David Ansell who did not offer himself for re-election at t...

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The Kenya Covid-19 Fund, Equity Group Foundation and MOH partner to distribute locally manufactured PPE’s to public hospitals

Samson NderiJune 25, 2020

The COVID-19 Fund Board flagged off the first consignment of locally manufactured PPEs to public hospitals in Kenya. This was in collaboration with the Ministry...

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Equity Group discontinues talks to acquire Atlas Mara banking business

Samson NderiJune 23, 2020

Equity Group has mutually agreed with Atlas Mara (ATMA) to discontinue discussions on the proposed transaction where they had expressed the intention to acquire...

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Equity Group withdraws proposed dividend due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Samson NderiMay 26, 2020

The Equity Group has withdrawn its recommendation of a Ksh. 9.5 billion dividend payout to its shareholders. The bank cited the need to conserve funds as the Co...

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Equity Group Foundation partners with Mastercard foundation to donate Ksh. 1.1 Billion towards Covid-19 response

Samson NderiApril 30, 2020

The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) with the support of the Mastercard Foundation has announced a commitment of Ksh. 1.1 Billion to provide PPEs to frontline medi...

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Equity Group registers a Ksh. 22.6B net profit for FY 2019

Staff WriterMarch 20, 2020

Equity Group has announced a 14% increase in profit after tax for the period ending 31st December 2019 that grew to Ksh. 22.6 billion from Ksh. 19.8 billion in ...

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Polycarp Igathe rejoins Equity Group as the Chief Commercial Officer

Staff WriterMarch 16, 2020

Polycarp Igathe has rejoined Kenyan financial company, Equity Group, as the Chief Commercial Officer 7 months after quitting to join Vivo Energy. In his new rol...

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Equity Group plants 40,000 trees in Meru University

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2019

Equity Group has planted 40,000 indigenous and exotic tree seedlings in Meru University as part of its 35 year anniversary celebrations. The tree planting wa...

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Equity Group’s diaspora remittances hits Ksh. 100 billion in the 9 months to September

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2019

Equity Group's diaspora remittances has hit Ksh. 100 billion in the nine months of 2019 to September. This has helped boost the company's forex trading income t...

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Equity Group to purchase majority shares in Banque Commercial du Congo for $ 105 Million

Staff WriterNovember 19, 2019

Equity Group Holdings, (EGH) has announced that it has  has entered into a share purchase agreement with George Arthur Forrest. This is in the view of purchasin...

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Equity Group reports a profit after tax of Ksh. 17.46 Billion for Q3

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

The Equity  Group has announced a third quarter profit after tax up of Ksh. 17.46 Billion which is a 10% rise from the previous year which was Ksh. 15.83 Billio...

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Equity Group launches campaign to plant 35 Million trees

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2019

Equity Group has announced plans to launch an ambitious project to plant 35 million trees across the country within a year. The announcement was made on the Ban...

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Equity Group’s first quarter net profit increases slightly to Ksh. 6.1 billion

Staff WriterMay 16, 2019

Equity Group's net profit for the 3 months ending 31st March 2019 has increased slightly to Ksh. 6.1 billion. This marks a slight increased from Ksh. 5.8 billio...

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Equity Group Foundation hosts 10th annual education congress at Kenyatta University

Staff WriterApril 19, 2019

The Equity Group Foundation hosted over 3,570 Wings to Fly scholars at Kenyatta University for the 10th Annual Education and Leadership Congress. This group com...

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Equity Group’s half year profit after tax hits Ksh. 11 Billion

James WamathaiAugust 16, 2018

Equity Group’s half year profit after tax, for the period ending 30th June 2018, has increased by 18% to Ksh. 11 billion. This is up from Ksh. 9.4 billion for t...

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Bhartesh Shah is the new COO of Equity Group

James WamathaiSeptember 2, 2015

Bhartesh Shah has been appointed as new Equity Group Chief Operations Officer (COO). He replaces Julius Kipng’etich who has moved to Uchumi Supermarkets to beco...

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Equity Bank recruits John Wilson from the World Bank to take over Group COO role

Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2019

Equity has announced the recruitment of John Wilson the head of financial institutions in East and Southern Africa at the IFC as the Group’s Chief Operating Off...

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Equity Bank lowers interest rates on loans following CBK’s rate cut

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2024

Equity Bank has reduced in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. This follows the recent decision by the Centr...

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Savannah Clinker places Ksh. 25B counter bid on Bamburi against Tanzania’s Amsons Group

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Savannah Clinker Limited (SCL) has placed a counter-offer bid of Ksh. 25.4 billion to acquire up to 100% of the issued ordinary shares in listed cement company ...

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Qatar Airways acquires 25% equity stake in South Africa’s Airlink

Grace MathekaAugust 22, 2024

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in South Africa’s independent regional carrier, Airlink. The acquisition is a continuation of Qatar Airways' ambition to ...

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PATH releases its 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion annual report

Staff WriterAugust 20, 2024

PATH has released it's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion annual report which shows significant progress in fostering a representative, equitable, and inclusive ...

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Moses Nyabanda appointed as the acting Equity Bank Kenya MD

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

The Equity Group Board has announced the appointed Moses Okoth Nyabanda, the Group's Chief Finance and Strategy Execution Officer as the Acting Managing Directo...

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Equity Life Assurance awarded Best Life Insurer at the 2024 Think Business Insurance Awards

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

Equity Life Assurance has been named the best life insurance underwriter at the Think Business Insurance Awards 2024. Equity Life Assurance also secured top acc...

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Equity shareholders approve Ksh. 15B dividends & formation of health insurance subsidiary at AGM

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Equity Group recently held its 20th Annual General Meeting as the shareholders voted in favor of all proposals by the Board of Directors with a large majority t...

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KCB Group reports a Ksh. 16.5 Billion net profit in Q1 2024

Staff WriterMay 23, 2024

KCB Group has recorded a 69% growth in net profit to KShs. 16.5 billion in Q1 2024 up from KShs. 9.8 billion. The rise in profitability was on the back of a ...

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Equity Mobile App; Bringing convenience to the palm of your hand

Samson NderiMay 6, 2024

With advances in technology, customers have moved away from carrying out their transactions in the banking halls to utilizing mobile banking due to the convenie...

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Mastercard & Equity Bank collaborate to increase cross-border money transfers in Kenya

James WamathaiApril 11, 2024

Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. ...

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Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo receives Ksh 396M funding from CFAO Group

Grace MathekaMarch 26, 2024

BasiGo has secured Ksh 396 million (USD 3 million) worth of equity funding from CFAO Group, a mobility, healthcare, consumer, and infrastructure business in Afr...

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7 new Equity Afia medical centres opened across the country

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2024

The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has opened 7 new Equity Afia medical centres to increase health coverage. The clinics will also address the rising demand for ...

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Unlocking convenience & conscious spending with your Equity Prepaid Card

Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2024

Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there's no better way to kickstart your payments experience in 2024 than with the Equity Pre...

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Receive money from anywhere across the world with Equity Bank  

Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2024

In an era where global connectivity is paramount, Equity through its cutting-edge international money transfer solutions is committed to delivering unparalleled...

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Equity Bank Rwanda merges with Cogebanque following acquisition

Staff WriterJanuary 3, 2024

Equity Group has announced the merger of Cogebanque and Equity Bank Rwanda, effective 31 December 2023. The merger which followed the receipt of all corporat...

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How to make payments conveniently with Equity this holiday season

Samson NderiDecember 22, 2023

As the festive season approaches, banks play a crucial role in facilitating the seamless exchange of gifts and services. During the holidays, when transactions ...

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Equity recognized by IFC at the CAFI Awards for Climate Reporting

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2023

Equity Bank Kenya has been recognized as the top global performer by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at the 2023 Climate Assessment for Financial In...

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WPP Scangroup ESG Report indicates an improvement in governance and gender diversity

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2023

WPP Scangroup PLC has released an environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) report as per the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) reporting guidelines. In Nov...

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All you need to know about the Equity Bank instant top up option

Staff WriterNovember 7, 2023

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to complete your transaction due to insufficient funds while paying for goods and services, pay...

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Equity Bank scoops three awards at the Global SME Finance Awards 2023

Staff WriterOctober 18, 2023

Equity Bank won three awards at the Global SME Finance Awards 2023. The awards were organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the SME Finance...

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Tatu City & Equity Bank partner to support property ownership

Gladys WamuyuOctober 4, 2023

Equity Bank Kenya will offer a comprehensive range of investment services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses in Tatu City. These f...

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4 stress free ways to repay your Equity Bank loan

Samson NderiSeptember 27, 2023

Loans are important because they can help people achieve their goals and improve their situation. They can provide the necessary funds to buy a house, a car, or...

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Equity Bank & Mastercard partner to scale consumers’ payment experience

Gladys WamuyuSeptember 20, 2023

Equity Bank has signed an agreement with Mastercard, aimed at giving customers a range of benefits from a wide selection of Mastercard payment solutions. They r...

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Equity Bank partners with Mastercard to introduce card payment solutions

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2023

Equity Bank has signed a Customer Business Agreement with Mastercard. The agreement is aimed at giving customers a broad range of benefits from a wide selection...

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KCB Group shareholders receive Ksh. 6.4 Billion in dividends in FY 2022

Staff WriterMay 26, 2023

KCB Group Plc shareholders have approved Ksh. 3.2 billion in final dividend payout for the 2022 financial year, signifying a sustained return to shareholders. ...

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