XPRIZE & Equity Group Foundation announce $10M prize to turbocharge early learning in Africa

Samson NderiNovember 20, 2025

The XPRIZE Foundation and the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have announced a major collaboration to launch the XPRIZE Accelerate Learning competition. The annou...

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Equity Group’s Q3 net profit surges 32% to Ksh. 54.1B

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 54.1 billion net profit for the period ending September 30, 2025. This is a 32% year-on-year...

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Equity Bank now lets walk-in customers exchange forex up to $5,000

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

Equity Bank has significantly streamlined its foreign exchange (FX) services, making transactions faster and more convenient for all customers. The bank has inc...

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Equity Bank secures third consecutive overall title at 2025 Interbank Games

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

Equity Bank has defended its overall title at the 2025 Interbank Games for the third consecutive year. The 38th edition of the games saw over 40 banks compet...

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128 Equity Leaders Program scholars secure Ksh. 2.7B in scholarships, joining 63 global universities

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

128 Equity Leaders Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world. Equity G...

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Nyoroma Self Help Group from Rongai acquires bus through financing from Equity Bank

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

Nyoroma Self Help Group from Ongata Rongai town in Kajiado County has acquired a 33-seater minibus to boost their transport business. The group is comprised of ...

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Kenya National Music Festivals 2025 officially kicks off in Meru County

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

The 97th Kenya National Music Festivals officially kicked off in Meru County, with students showcasing their creativity and cultural heritage. Speaking at t...

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IFC & Equity partner to offer Goldman Sachs business course to Kenyan women entrepreneurs

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women o...

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Equity Bank wins “Best Regional Bank in East Africa” award at the African Banker Awards 2025

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Equity Group Managing Director...

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Students champion insurance & wealth Creation at the Kenya Music Festival 2025

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2025

Students at the 2025 Kenya Music Festivals (KMF) are not only showcasing their artistic prowess but also actively championing the importance of insurance adopti...

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Equity Bank expands footprint with 4 new branches in Bungoma, Kajiado, Mombasa & Kitui

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Equity Bank has announced that it has opened new branches in Bungoma, Kajiado, Mombasa, and Kitui counties as part of its expansion push. The new branches are s...

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The steps Kenya & Equity Bank are taking to empower & finance MSMEs

Samson NderiJune 27, 2025

The Kenyan government in liaison with Equity Bank, has committed to supporting MSMEs through enhanced capacity building, improved access to financing and expand...

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Equity Bank invests Ksh. 15M in sponsoring Murang’a Investment Conference

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Equity Bank has announced that it will sponsor the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025 to the tune of Ksh. 15 million. The sponsorship deal was signed...

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Equity Bank retains crown as Kenya’s most valuable brand amidst banking sector dominance; Tusker emerges as strongest

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Equity Bank has been named as Kenya's most valuable brand, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year in the 2025 ranking according to Brand Finance....

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Equity Group drives regional trade and investment with mission in Uganda & Tanzania mission

Samson NderiJune 5, 2025

Equity Group organized trade and investment mission to Tanzania and Uganda, bringing together investors from across Africa and beyond. It was to explore trade a...

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Equity Group’s Q1 2025 net profit slightly drops to Ksh. 15.4 billion

Samson NderiMay 29, 2025

Equity Group has today announced that it has registered a Ksh. 15.4 billion profit after tax for the quarter ending March 31 2025. This is a slight reduction fr...

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Equity Group has been given Superbrand status in East Africa for 2025

Samson NderiMay 20, 2025

Equity Group Holdings has been recognized as a Superbrand in East Africa for providing services and products in the financial services sector. Superbrands is...

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Equity Bank & Agri All Africa partner to supercharge rice production in Tana River

Makena Ndung'uMarch 10, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with Agri All Africa of South Africa in an initiative aimed at supporting large-scale rice growing in Tana River. The collaborat...

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Secure your future with these 7 insurance products from Equity Bancassurance

Samson NderiFebruary 10, 2025

Life in Kenya is full of opportunities, but it's also important to be prepared for the unexpected. Equity offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions de...

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Equity partnership with ODDO BHF to enable businesses expand to Germany

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2024

Equity Group has partnered with ODDO BHF of Germany for collaboration that will serve as a bridge for European and Africa businesses to establish across the con...

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Inaugural Equity Golf tournament hosted at Karen Country Club for customers & staff

Samson NderiDecember 16, 2024

The inaugural Equity Golf tournament was held at the Karen Country Club for nearly 150 Equity Bank customers in Nairobi. Chrispine Sankale emerged victorious...

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Equity Group reports a Ksh. 29.6 Billion net profit for the half year

Staff WriterAugust 12, 2024

Equity Bank has posted a 12.5 percent growth in net profit in the first half of 2024 to KSh 29.6 billion as compared to KSh 26.3 billion recorded in a similar p...

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Equity Group registers an impressive Ksh. 16B net profit for Q1 2024

James WamathaiMay 13, 2024

Equity Group Holdings has announced that it has recorded a strong Ksh. 16 billion profit after tax for the period ended 31st March 2024. This is a 25% growth to...

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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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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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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 Group net profit rises by 8% to hit Ksh. 12.8 Billion

Staff WriterMay 16, 2023

Equity Group has reported a net profit Kshs.12.8 Billion for Q1 2023 which is an 8% rise up from Kshs.11.9 billion reported in a similar period last year. Th...

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Equity Group emerges 4th among the world’s strongest banking brands

Staff WriterMarch 22, 2023

Equity Group has been ranked in the 4th position at the World’s Top 10 Strongest Banking Brands with a Brand Strength Index score of 92.4 out of 100 and an elit...

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How to keep your bank account safe from fraudsters

Staff WriterMarch 2, 2023

Do you remember the last time that you were in a banking hall to initiate a bank transaction? For most of us, chances are that we have not been in one in a long...

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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 completes acquisition of Spire Bank

James WamathaiFebruary 2, 2023

Equity Bank Kenya has announced that it has completed the purchase the certain assets and liabilities of Spire Bank. The transaction was completed on 31st Ja...

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Equity has emerged as the Best Bank in COVID-19 Response and SME Financing at the 2021 SFI Catalyst Awards

Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2022

Equity Bank Kenya has been recognized by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) at the 2021 SFI Catalyst Awards for its efforts in championing sustainable finance ...

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Equity Group reports a Ksh. 24.4 Billion net profit for half year

Staff WriterAugust 23, 2022

Equity Group has reported a net profit  of Ksh. 24.4 Billion for the half year 2022, this represents a 36% rise from the Ksh. 17.9 Billion for a similar period ...

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How social protection under Equity Bank’s African Recovery and Resilience Plan is making people’s lives better

Samson NderiAugust 1, 2022

The Equity Group Africa Recovery and Resilience plan is a bold initiative that was launched by the bank and which intends to rebuild our continent. The bank int...

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From working as a herds boy to attending Duke University; the story of how the Equity Leadership Program transformed the life of Douglas Maina

Samson NderiJuly 18, 2022

In our society there are many brilliant people who have sadly not been able to get the chance to achieve their potential and end up wasting away in the towns an...

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Equity launches Ksh. 678B stimulus package to accelerate economic recovery in Eastern & Central Africa

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Equity Group has announced that it launched a Ksh. 678 billion stimulus package to accelerate economic recovery in Eastern & Central Africa. The stimulus...

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Kenya & DRC announce trade visit in partnership with Equity in a bid to boost bilateral trade

Grace MathekaNovember 1, 2021

The Government of Kenya and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in partnership with the Equity Group have organized a 15-day Trade Miss...

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Finserve Africa emerges as best in E-Commerce category at the 3rd Edition of the Kenya E- Commerce Awards

Samson NderiSeptember 14, 2021

Finserve Africa, a subsidiary of the Equity Group has been named the best in E-commerce - Banking/Financial and Insurance Services Gold Category at the 3rd Edit...

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Equity Bank increases investment in digital platforms to meet customer demand for digital solutions

Grace MathekaAugust 20, 2021

The uptake of digital banking services by customers has accelerated Equity's move to a variable-cost third party based infrastructure business model. In the rec...

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Equity emerges as the Best Bank in Kenya at the 2021 Think Business Awards

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Equity Bank has received 22 accolades in the 2021 Banking Awards by Think Business. The accolades have further cemented the bank’s position as the leading bank ...

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Equity Group invests Ksh. 996M to acquire additional 7.7% stake in Equity Bank Congo

Grace MathekaMay 17, 2021

Equity Group has acquired an additional 7.7% stake in Equity Bank Congo (EBC) from German sovereign wealth fund KfW. This latest acquisition is valued at Ksh. 9...

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