SMEs in Unilever’s supply chain to benefit from Ksh. 2.4B financing from Equity Bank

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Unilever and Equity Bank have partnered to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply chains. This initiative is par...

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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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Equity Bank’s German Desk unlocks new German investment into East Africa

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Equity Bank's German Desk initiative is bearing fruit just eight months after its launch, with progress in enhancing trade and investment relations between East...

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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 Foundation holds leadership congress for Wings to Fly scholars

Staff WriterApril 15, 2025

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) hosted its 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress for 18,442 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholars. It was hosted in 11 regions a...

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Equity net profit rises by 12% to hit Ksh. 48.8 Billion for full year 2024

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2025

Equity Group has posted a 12% rise in profitability a Ksh. 48.8 Billion for the full year 2024, up from the Ksh. 43.7 Billion realized in a similar period last ...

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UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang visits Equity Bank for talks on youth & innovation

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Philemon Yang, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity for discussions centered on youth innovation, digital technology, and...

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Kenya National Drama and Film Festival receives Ksh. 25M sponsorship from Equity Bank

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

The Kenya National Drama and Film Festival has partnered with Equity Bank to support this year’s event at the national, regional, county, and sub-county levels....

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Equity Bank lowers interest rates for loans to 14.39%

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Equity Bank has announced a reduction in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities for all loans. The reduction on loa...

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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 Bank receives ISO certifications for Information Security Management & Service Management

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2025

Equity Bank has announced that it has received dual ISO certifications i.e. ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service ...

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World Bank appoints Dr. James Mwangi to high level advisory council on jobs

Staff WriterDecember 3, 2024

Dr. James Mwangi has been appointed to the World Bank Group high level advisory council on jobs. Dr. James Mwangi is the Managing Director and CEO of Equity Gro...

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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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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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Equity Group profit after tax rises by 13% to Ksh. 40.9 Billion in Q3 2024

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2024

Equity Group Profit after Tax for the third quarter has risen by 13% to hit Kshs.40.9 billion as compared to Ksh. 36.2 Billion that was realized in a similar pe...

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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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CitiBank named Best Bank in Kenya at the Think Business Banking Awards

Makena Ndung'uMay 31, 2024

CitiBank NA has been named as the best bank in Kenya at the Think Business Banking Awards 2024. CitiBank also received awards in the categories of internet bank...

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Mastercard & AfDB launch initiative to extend digital access to 100M people in Africa

Samson NderiMay 30, 2024

Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have launched a new initiative to extend digital access in Africa. The new initiative, dubbed the Mobilizin...

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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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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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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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Equity Bank’s PayPal to bank withdrawal is now instant

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2024

Equity Bank made withdrawals from a PayPal account to a Kenyan bank account possible when they launched the service in 2013. The service is a partnership betwee...

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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 revitalize your back to school experience with Equity Bank’s financial solutions

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 11, 2024

January is the back to school month for many school-going kids and students across the country. The December holiday provided a wonderful chance for students to...

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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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Dr James Mwangi emphasizes need for social inclusion of refugees in Africa

Gladys WamuyuNovember 6, 2023

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi has called for increased social inclusion of refugees in Africa. In his address to the delegates attendi...

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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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Mastercard & Equity Bank partner to improve financial inclusion in Uganda

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Mastercard and Equity Bank Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve financial inclusion for digitally excluded individuals, communities, and...

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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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Equity Bank emerges as the best bank in Kenya at the Think Business Banking Awards

Staff WriterMay 24, 2023

Equity Bank has emerged as the best bank in the country for the 12th consecutive year, at the prestigious 18th edition of the Think Business Banking Awards. ...

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Equity Group, leading the digital transformation of Kenya’s banking industry

Staff WriterApril 6, 2023

The banking industry in Kenya has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years, with the sector embracing technology to meet the growing deman...

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Equity Group reports a 15% rise in its net profit to Ksh. 46.1 billion

Samson NderiMarch 28, 2023

Equity Group has reported a Ksh. 46.1 billion net profit for the year ended December 2022, this is a 15 percent rise in profitability from Sh40.07 billion which...

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