16 places you can get quick loans in Kenya in 2025

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

We have all at one point in time been in a situation where we needed some cash to sort out something urgently. The quickest source of this cash is family and fr...

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Equity Group partners with DEG to launch German desk for the East African market

Staff WriterNovember 15, 2024

Equity Group has partnered and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), to launch of the...

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Timiza by Absa Bank; Your pathway to financial freedom

Samson NderiJuly 30, 2024

With the tough economic times that we are currently experiencing as country, there will be times when one needs a helping hand just to get by. This could be in ...

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Equity customers can now send money to each other for free

Grace MathekaJuly 10, 2024

Equity has announced free transfer of money from your Equity bank account to another Equity Bank account, Equitel line, Equity Mobile App or USSD (*247#). This ...

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How to get a loan on the Stanchart SC Juza app

Samson NderiJune 5, 2024

SC Juza is a product of the Standard Chartered Bank and it is a service that allows customers to access mobile loans on the go. The app is intended to meet t...

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Equity Group ranked as the second strongest banking brand globally

Grace MathekaMarch 8, 2024

Equity Group has been ranked second best performing brand in the 2024 Brand Finance’s Brand Strength and Brand Value rankings. The Group climbed from 4th po...

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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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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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Ensuring convenience and security in the digital banking era

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2023

The World is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings of convenience, sp...

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Protecting your financial assets; A guide to preventing & addressing fraud

Eugene OkumuNovember 1, 2023

The digitization of financial services in Kenya in recent years has earned global acclaim for streamlining access to financial services and solutions for a majo...

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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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Equity Bank has integrated Western Union services on its Equity Mobile App

Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2023

Equity has announced that it has integrated Western Union services on its Equity Mobile App and Equity Online banking suites as part of the Bank’s efforts to en...

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Equity Bank partners with Women on Boards Network to recognize women leaders

Staff WriterDecember 2, 2022

Equity has partnered with the Women on Boards Network (WOBN) on its 2nd edition of the WOBN Awards held in Nairobi. The awards recognize exceptional individu...

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Safaricom to reduce Fuliza daily charges from October 1

James WamathaiSeptember 28, 2022

Kenyan telecommunication company, Safaricom, have announced that they will reduce daily maintenance fees by up to 40% on their M-PESA overdraft service, Fuliza....

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How to get a loan from Safaricom Fuliza

Samson NderiSeptember 28, 2022

Safaricom's M-PESA overdraft facility, Fuliza, has grown since its launch in 2019. It is now a key way to get mobile loans for everyday use. The loan facilit...

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Equity ranked as the 5th strongest banking brand in the world at the 2022 Brand Finance Banking 500 report

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2022

Equity Group has been named the 5th strongest banking brand in the world. The Group is the only new entrant among the top ten leading banking brands with an imp...

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Equity Afia opens 6 additional medical centres in Nairobi, Kirinyaga & Laikipia counties

Grace MathekaJanuary 31, 2022

Equity Afia has opened 6 additional medical centres in Ruai, Kariobangi, Lavington, Umoja, Kerugoya and Nanyuki. This is part of Equity's efforts to increase ac...

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Equity Bank’s Mary Wamae emerges as a winner at the 2021 Women on Board Network Awards

Grace MathekaJanuary 24, 2022

Mary Wamae, Executive Director at the Equity Group is the winner of the 2021 Women on Board Award held by the Women on Board Network (WOBN). The WOBN awards aim...

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Equity Bank rolls out one Equity Till Number for digital payments

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Equity has launched an enhanced centralized digital payment solution for traders through a single Equity Till Number. The solution, a first in the Kenyan market...

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Paypal Withdrawals through Equity Bank to now take a day

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Equity Bank has announced a reduction in the duration it takes to settle PayPal withdrawals. The duration has been reduced from 3 business days to just 24 hours...

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Reprieve for parents as Equity Bank is now offering instant loans for school fees

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Equity Bank has introduced a new way of accessing loans instantly for parents and guardians, especially with the four school terms this year. Parents and guardi...

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Equity Bank secures Ksh. 18.6 billion from IFC to increase SME lending in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 4, 2022

Equity Group has acquired a Ksh. 165 billion (USD 165 million) loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help it increase working capital and tra...

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Equity Bank named among Africa’s Most Valuable Brands in 2021 Brand Finance Report

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Equity Bank has been featured in the Africa's Most Valuable Brands ranking conducted by the Brand Finance Report 2021. Equity's value jumped 8.3% compared to la...

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Equity Bank launches its Leaders Program in Rwanda

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

The Equity Leaders Program operating under Equity Group Foundation's (EGF) Education and Leadership Development Pillar has launched in Rwanda. The program has s...

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Equity Bank ranked position 24 in the Africa top 100 banks by the Africa Business Magazine

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Kenyan Banks have been listed on Africa's top 100 top 100 banks by tier 1 capital conducted by the Africa Business Magazine. Equity was the highest ranked Kenya...

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How COVID-19 is driving the growth of digital financial services in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital financial services have continued to accelerate commercial growth as indicated in the recently released financ...

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Equity Group Q3 financial results show net profit has grown to Ksh. 26.9 billion

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Equity Group Holdings has reported a 79% rise in net profit, from Ksh. 15 billion to Ksh. 26.9 billion, for the period ended September 30th 2021. There was a...

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Equity Bank featured in 2021 Top 1,000 World Banks list

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Equity has been named among global giants in the banking industry. The bank has been ranked position 39 globally on return on assets, position 71 on return on c...

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Equity receives Ksh. 5 billion from Proparco to support SMEs in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 29, 2021

Proparco has granted Equity Bank two guarantee facilities, ARIZ and EURIZ, totaling Ksh. 5 billion (€39 million). The guarantee facilities are aimed at helping ...

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Equity Afia opens 3 more medical centres in Machakos, Kiserian & Eldoret

Grace MathekaOctober 27, 2021

Equity Afia, the medical franchise of the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has opened 3 more medical centres in Machakos, Kiserian and Eldoret. The three addit...

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Equity named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs at the 2021 at the Euromoney Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2021

Equity Bank has been recognized as Africa’s Best Bank for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the 2021 Euromoney Awards. This year, Euromoney received alm...

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Equity Bank updates its Eazzy Net banking solutions to enhance customer experience

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Equity Bank has revamped its online banking offering, previously known as Eazzy Net, to provide a seamless customer experience across all its banking channels. ...

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Dr. James Mwangi named among 50 most reputable bank executives in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Equity Bank CEO Dr. James Mwangi has been listed among the 50 most reputable Bank CEOs in Africa 2021 by Reputation Poll International, a global reputation mana...

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Jonas Mushosho has been appointed as a non-executive Board member at Equity Bank

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2021

Equity Group has announced the appointment of Jonas Mushosho as a Non-Executive Director to its Board. This is following the retirement of Christopher Newson, a...

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Equity Afia opens 3 medical centres in Lodwar, Marsabit & Thika Road

Grace MathekaSeptember 2, 2021

Equity Afia has opened 3 additional medical centres in Lodwar, Marsabit and at Mountain Mall along Thika Road. This brings the franchise’s network to 44 Equity ...

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Equity Group has invested Ksh. 54.3 billion in social impact projects in the past half year

Grace MathekaAugust 28, 2021

Equity Group has announced that it invested a total of Ksh. 54.3 billion ($496 million) in social impact projects through the Equity Group Foundation in the fir...

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Equity Bank registers a Ksh. 17.9 billion profit in its half year financial results

Grace MathekaAugust 18, 2021

Equity Group has announced a 98% growth in profits during the last 6 months to Ksh. 17.9 billion up from Ksh. 9.1 billion recorded in a similar period last year...

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Equity begins disbursement of funds to vulnerable communities in Phase 3 of the Hunger Safety Net program

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2021

Equity has begun to disburse cash transfers to vulnerable households in Wajir, Marsabit, Mandera and Turkana Counties in the third phase of the Hunger Safety Ne...

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Equity Bank emerges as the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2021 African Banker Awards

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Equity Bank has been named the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2021 African Banker Awards. The award was conferred to Equity for its consistent financi...

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Equity to commission 1283 Wings to Fly & Elimu scholars on 26th July

Grace MathekaJuly 22, 2021

Nairobi County will on Monday 26th July commission a total of 1283 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholarship beneficiaries. The commissioned batch will form the 12th W...

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Equity Group reviews its Articles of Association to reinforce its governance structure

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Equity Group shareholders have passed resolutions to reinforce the governance structures of the Group, diversity of the Board composition, and assure investors ...

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Equity Group has partnered with the UN to accelerate attainment of SDGs

Grace MathekaJune 24, 2021

Equity Group Foundation has partnered with the United Nations system in Kenya and its SDG Partnership Platform to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in Keny...

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