Government Officially Launches Elimu Scholarship Programme

Unilever and Equity Bank Launch Kes 2.4b SME Financing Drive to Strengthen Supply Chains and Fuel Inclusive Growth

Equity Bank Retains Title as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand for Second Year Running

Nairobi, June 16, 2025 – Equity Bank has been recognized as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the second consecutive year, with its brand value increasing by 8% to KES71.3 billion, according to a new report by Brand Finance.

Equity Group Reports Kshs 15.4 Billion Profits After Tax on Prudent Cost Management and Resumption of Growth

Equity Secures Top Wins at 2025 Banking Awards; Dr. Mwangi Named CEO of the Year

Equity emerged as a top performer at the 20th edition of the Think Business Banking Awards 2025, securing 16 awards across key categories that recognize excellence in innovation, financial literacy...

Equity Group Reports Kshs 60.7 Billion Profits Before Tax, Driven by Strategic Diversified Growth

Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited Lowers Interest Rates for the 3rd Time, Easing Burden on Borrowers

Equity Bank (K) Ltd is pleased to announce a reduction in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities, effective February 13th, 2025 for new loans and from 1st of March for existing loans.

Equity Bank and IFC Partner to Launch $20 million Facility for Refugees and Host Communities

Kakuma, February 4th, 2025... Equity in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, has launched a $20 million Risk Sharing Facility to enhance financial inclusion within underserved regions in Kenya

Equity Bank Achieves ISO Certification for Information Security Management and Service Management Systems

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

Equity Opens a Second Branch in Gikomba

Equity Bank has opened a new branch at Gikomba market as it aims to increase financial services available to individuals and businesses in the area

Equity Group Strengthens Partnership with Zepz to Support Diaspora Client Base with Ease

Customers within the Equity ecosystem in Kenya and its five other banking subsidiaries will be provided a convenient & affordable channel to transact securely

Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd and Equity Life Assurance (Kenya) Ltd Triumph at the Insurance Awards 2024

Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd and Equity Life Assurance (Kenya) Ltd, emerged as top achievers at the 2024 Insurance Awards

Equity Contributes Kshs. 25 Million to Kenya Music Festival and Commits Additional Kshs. 100 Million Over The Next Four Years

This collaboration underscores the Bank’s commitment to supporting educational initiatives and highlighted its belief in the role of music in promoting culture

Equity Group Holdings PLC Reports Half Year Profit After Tax of Kshs 29.6 Billion

The Group recorded a half-year PAT of Kshs.29.6 billion representing a 12% year on year growth, with earnings per share increasing to Ksh.7.6 from Ksh. 6.7

EQUITY BANK (KENYA) LIMITED ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT

The Board has today appointed Mr. Moses Okoth Nyabanda as the Acting Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, subject to Central Bank of Kenya approval

Kenyan Bank Tops 2024 Euromoney Awards with Best Corporate Responsibility in Africa and Banking Excellence

Equity has triumphed at the 2024 Euromoney Awards, securing 4 accolades that highlight its leadership in corporate responsibility & financial service excellence

Equity Group Unveils 2023 Sustainability Report: “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa” Showcasing Bold Vision and Impact

Equity Group unveiled its third annual sustainability report for the year 2023, themed “A sustainable world is a transformed Africa.”

Equity Group Holdings Plc Reports 3rd Quarter 2024 Profit After Tax of Kshs 40.9 Billion

The Group recorded a 9-month Profit after Tax of Kshs.40.9 billion representing a 13% year- on-year growth, with earnings per share up to Ksh.10.4 from Ksh.9.2

Equity Bank Recognized at Think Business Banking Awards with Top Ranking in Trade Financing

Equity Bank emerged as a top performer at the 20th Edition of the Think Business Banking Awards, securing the first position in nine categories

Equity Group Holdings Registers Strong Recovery

After reporting a 5% decline in profit after tax for the year ended 31st December 2023, Equity Group has bounced back recording strong 1st quarter results

Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited Reduces Interest Rates on Loans for a Second Time Following Cutting of Central Bank Rate

Equity Bank (K) Ltd is pleased to announce a reduction in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities

Equity Feted as The Most Admired Financial Brand in Kenya, and Africa

Nairobi, 4th September 2024: Equity Bank has been celebrated as the most admired financial brand at the 14th annual Brand Africa 100, Africa’s Best Brands...

MASTERCARD AND EQUITY BANK TO REVOLUTIONIZE CROSS BORDER MONEY TRANSFERS IN KENYA

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

Equity Wins Overall Title At 37th Interbank Games!

A huge congratulations to Team Equity, the champions of the 2023 Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB) Interbank Games! With an astounding total of 1,061 points...

Equity Group Holdings Proposes a Record Dividend Payout of Kshs 15.1 Billion after Kshs 43.7 Billion Profit after Tax

The performance reflected strong momentum as net interest income grew by 21% to Kshs.104.2 bn up from Kshs.86 bn while NFI registered an impressive 30% growth

EQUITY NAMED MOST LOVED BANKING BRAND BY KENYAN WOMEN

Equity has for the third time in a row been recognized as the most loved banking brand by women in Kenya, according to a recent survey conducted by IPSOS & BSD

PAYPAL WITHDRAWAL SERVICE IS NOW INSTANT THROUGH EQUITY ENHANCING PAYMENTS EFFICIENCY

PayPal withdrawal service is available on Equity Mobile & Equity Online. Customers can seamlessly link their PayPal and Bank accounts for instant withdrawal

EQUITEL MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST SUCCESSFUL MVNO TO LAUNCH 5G SERVICES IN AFRICA

This milestone will ensure faster and more reliable connectivity that empowers businesses, communities, and individuals, enabling them to actively engage in...

505 TOP-PERFORMING YOUNG KENYAN SCHOLARS ADMITTED TO EQUITY’S MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THE EQUITY LEADERS PROGRAM (ELP)

Equity Leaders Program is designed to empower academically gifted scholars by facilitating their access to education in universities both locally and globally

EQUITY AWARDS 1,000 ACADEMICALLY GIFTED BUT FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS WITH WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to the scholarships, the beneficiaries also receive revision books, school uniforms, transportation to their, pocket money, mentorship & leadership

BARICHO HIGH SCHOOL ACQUIRES NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART BUS

Equity's Asset Finance solution is designed to provide convenient and affordable financing options for customers, enabling them to acquire essential assets...

EQUITY BANK KENYA RECOGNIZED FOR CLIMATE FINANCING REPORTING EXCELLENCE BY INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

Equity Bank reported the highest number of transactions for climate-related financing among the 258 participating financial institutions globally.

EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS CHOSE CUSTOMERS OVER PROFITS

The Group grew its loan book by 26% from Kshs. 673.9 billion to Kshs.845.9 billion allowing the lights of the economies to remain on, while offering its...

EQUITY BANK RECOGNIZED AS BEST TRADE FINANCE BANK IN KENYA BY THE 2023 GLOBAL TRADE REVIEW (GTR) LEADERS IN TRADE AWARDS FOR AFRICA

This esteemed honor solidifies Equity Bank Kenya's pivotal role in facilitating international trade and economic growth

EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS AND JOHN DEERE SIGN AGREEMENT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY FARM EQUIPMENT IN KENYA FOR SMALL SCALE FARMERS

The agreement underpins Equity’s strategic vision plan for social economic transformation in the `Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan’ which puts a focus on...

EQUITY & MASTERCARD SIGN A TEN-YEAR AGREEMENT TO SCALE CONSUMERS’ PAYMENT EXPERIENCE IN THE REGION

Equity has signed an ambitious Customer Business Agreement with Mastercard, aimed at giving customers a broad range of benefits of Mastercard payment solutions.

EQUITY BANK FETED AS OVERALL BEST BANK IN KENYA

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

Equity Group reports a 21% growth to record a Kshs.1.54 trillion in Total Assets and 8% growth in Profit after tax of Kshs.12.8 billion

Equity Group has weathered a turbulent macroeconomic environment to register a 21% growth with total assets reaching Kshs.1,537.7 billion.

EQUITY GROUP REPORTS A RECORD KES 46.1B NET PROFIT AND A DIVIDEND PAYOUT OF KES 15.1B

The Group Profit After Tax grew by 15% to reach KES 46.1B up from KES 40.1B driven by a 28% growth in total income of KES 144.3B, made up of KES 58.3B of NFI

EQUITY GROUP RANKED THE WORLD’S 4TH STRONGEST BANKING BRAND

In its 2nd consecutive appearance in the Brand Finance Banking 500 rankings, Equity climbed one place to 4th position in the World’s Top 10 Strongest Banking...

WESTERN UNION INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFERS NOW AVAILABLE ON EQUITY MOBILE APP AND EQUITY ONLINE

Equity Bank (Kenya) customers can access the service conveniently from almost anywhere, enabling them to send funds through Equity Mobile App or Equity Online

EQUITY BANK COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF SPIRE BANK

The completion of the acquisition follows an announcement that was made in September 2022 indicating that EBKL had entered into a transaction with Spire Bank...

1,000 ACADEMICALLY BRIGHT BUT FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN GET WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIPS

The 2023 Wings to Fly scholarships have been funded by Equity Group in partnership with the German Development Agency, KfW.

WINGS TO FLY APPLICANTS UNDERGO RIGOROUS COMMUNITY-BASED VERIFICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS AHEAD OF COMMISSIONING OF THE 2023 COHORT

The Wings to Fly scholarships selection entails a transparent and rigorous community-based verification and monitoring process

EQUITY GROUP REPORTS STRONG 3RD QUARTER PERFORMANCE

Equity Group Holdings Plc today reported Kshs.34.4 billion shillings profit after tax for the nine months to 30th September 2022.

EQUITY LINKS PAYPAL WITHDRAWALS TO EQUITY MOBILE APP AND EQUITY ONLINE ENHANCING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

This shift will boost efficiency for Kenyans who receive payments through the international payment solutions provider.

EQUITY BANK HOSTS A DELEGATION FROM USA TO BOOST TRADE AND INVESTMENT LINKAGES IN KENYA

Over 500 local entrepreneurs, MSMEs and corporates are expected to engage with the visiting delegates from the US

THE IFC AND THE GLOBAL SME FINANCE AWARDS FETE EQUITY AS BEST FINANCIER FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Equity has been feted by International Finance Corporation and Global SME Finance Awards as the platinum winner for the Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs

EQUITY GETS RECOGNITION FOR CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE FINANCE INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE REGION’S RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE

Equity has been recognized by the Kenya Bankers Association at the 2021 SFI Catalyst Awards for its efforts in championing sustainable finance initiatives

EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS SUPPORT TEACHERS’ BANK IN RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE IN A POST COVID WORLD

In this transaction, Equity Bank Kenya Limited is acquiring approximately 20,000 deposit customers holding deposits of approximately KES 1,322 million

Equity Bank Inks Deal with NALA to enable Kenyans in UK and USA send money back home

This will allow Kenyans living in the UK and the USA to send money directly from their banks, through the NALA app, instantly to Equity Bank Kenya accounts

THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AfCFTA) SECRETARIAT AND EQUITY GROUP CEMENT A PARTNERSHIP TO DEEPEN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

The partnership seeks to implement the AfCFTA Agreement and the AfCFTA Private Sector Strategy through the `Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan’

Equity Group Partners with CFAO Group to support farmers to increase their outputs through access to farm inputs and machinery as part of the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan

The partnership between CFAO Group and Equity will see farmers and individuals provided with up to 80% financing with flexible terms and at attractive rates

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda presides over the launch of the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan and one of the Plan's Transformational Projects on the side lines of the Commonwealth Business Forum 2022

President Paul Kagame presided over the launch of the Africa Recovery & Resilience plan and ground-breaking of one of the transformational projects of the Plan

EQUITY IS KENYA’S OVERALL BEST BANK

Equity has been feted as the Best Bank in Kenya in the 2022 Think Business Banking Awards for the 11th consecutive year, reinforcing the Bank’s position as a...

EQUITY INTRODUCES CHAT BANKING ON SOCIAL MEDIA

EVA chatbot extends digital banking and customer support services to existing and new customers and can simulate a conversation (or a chat) with a user.

9,000 ELIMU SCHOLARS SELECTED TO JOIN FORM ONE BRINGING THE TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED THROUGH EQUITY TO 10,000 IN 2022

Equity Group Foundation has completed the selection process for 9,000 recipients of the 2022 Elimu scholarships joining Form One in the ongoing 2022 intake

EQUITY GROUP RETURNS TO GROWTH

Regional subsidiaries continued to gain market share with their total revenue contribution to the Group growing to 40% (Kshs.12.8 billion) up from 37%

EQUITY GROUP, IFC EXPAND PARTNERSHIP AND INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS AND CLIMATE-SMART PROJECTS

Through this equity investment, Equity Group commits to zero lending for coal related projects such as the development or expansion of coal-fired power plants..

WINNERS OF THE EQUITY HACKATHON FETED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATION IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR

Equity in partnership with Microsoft, brought together hundreds of students for the virtual Hackathon which ran from 17th February to 17th of March this year

34 Scholars From the 2021 Class of the Equity Leaders Program Secure Admissions to Global Universities

This brings the total number of ELP scholars and alumni of global universities to 715

IT’S A RECORD PERFORMANCE FOR EQUITY GROUP

Against a backdrop of uncertainty, the Group focused on supporting customers and in the process increased & accelerated loan disbursements & growth by over 29%

Equity Bags Two Awards at the Visa Awards 2021

Equity has won the Visa Top Acquiring Award as well as the Visa E-Commerce (Acquiring) Award during the Visa Awards 2021 ceremony.

Equity Group Launches Kshs. 678 billion (USD 6 Billion) Regional Private Sector Economic Recovery and Resilience Stimulus Plan

Equity Group has launched a private sector focused stimulus package to accelerate economic recovery and resilience in the Eastern and Central Africa region

Equity Launches Hackathon Open to The University of Nairobi and Meru University of Science and Technology Students

Equity in partnership with Microsoft has launched a virtual hackathon open to students from The University of Nairobi and Meru University of Science and Tech...

Equity Group Ranked the 5th Strongest Banking Brand in the World

Equity's Brand Strength Index (BSI) of 90.8, is only 3.2 basis points away from the strongest banking brand in the world

Equity Now offers One-Day Settlement for PayPal Withdrawals

The reduction in PayPal’s settlement period complements Equity’s digital banking solutions aimed at increasing customers’ ease of accessing and managing...

Equity ranked among the world’s 1,000 biggest banks

Equity has been ranked position 39 globally on return on assets, position 71 on return on capital, and position 149 on soundness; Capital Assets to Assets ratio

KENYA, DRC GOVERNMENTS ANNOUNCE A TRADE MISSION TO DRC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EQUITY GROUP TO BOOST BILATERAL TRADE

The key economic sectors targeted by the Trade Mission are agriculture, education, health, sports, and tourism. Others are environment, SME’s, housing, energy..

Equity Group Strengthens Its Partnership With Proparco To Support An Increased Number Of MSMES In Kenya

The two guarantees, which amount to a total of €39 million (5 billion KES), are the largest ever granted by Proparco to a financial institution

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

This distinction further validates Equity as the country’s preferred bank by SMEs.

Equity receives double International Standards Certification on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems

Equity has received two International Standards Certifications on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems, cementing its commitment to...

Equity Group Holdings PLC Doubles Profitability Validating Its Resilience and Business Continuity Strategy During the Pandemic

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 98% growth in half year profits to Kshs.17.9 billion up from Kshs.9.1 billion the previous year.

Equitel rolls out 4G SIM card

Customers will enjoy faster speeds to browse, stream, download, and upload.

Equity Named the Best Regional Bank in East Africa by the 2021 African Banker Awards

The Bank was cited for its contribution in providing financial services and its active role in driving economic growth in thee larger East African region.

118 Equity Leaders Program (ELP) Scholars Admitted to 56 Global Universities including the Ivy League Universities

This year’s admissions bring the total the number of scholars who have so far gained admission to global universities under the Equity Leaders Program to 754.

1,410 Wings to Fly Scholars Attain University Qualifying Grades Representing a University Transition Rate of 86%, the Highest in 5 Years

Beneficiaries of the 2017 Wings to Fly scholarships who sat for the 2020 KCSE exams have outperformed themselves registering an improvement in performance...

Equity and American Express Revamp the Membership Rewards Redemption Experience

Equity American Express Card members earn Membership Rewards points when they spend on their Cards.

EQUITY RETAINS BEST BANK IN KENYA TITLE FOR 10 YEARS IN A ROW

Equity Bank Kenya has received 22 accolades in the 2021 Banking Awards by Think Business cementing the bank’s position as the leading bank in Kenya.

EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION COMMENCES SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE 2021 WINGS TO FLY AND ELIMU SCHOLARSHIPS

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has commenced the selection process for the 2021 Wings to Fly scholarship program in partnership with the...

EQUITY GROUP TO SUPPORT FARMERS IN PLANTING 60,000 TREES AT KIPIPIRI IN NYANDARUA COUNTY

600 farmers set to benefit from the exercise by receiving 60,000 tree seedlings for planting within their farms and institutions.

Equity Ngara Branch Partners with Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government to Plant Trees at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital

The exercise is part of Equity’s 35 million trees planting initiative in the Group’s efforts to conserve the environment.

Equity Group Defies COVID-19 Impacts and Registers 51% Balance Sheet Growth

The 2020 results reflect a purpose lived and a management team uniquely differentiated by the decisions it made.

Equity Bank Kenya and FMO-NASIRA sign guarantee program for COVID-19 support

Equity Bank Kenya is delighted to announce its partnership with Netherlands' FMO development bank with the signing of a NASIRA loan portfolio guarantee facility

Equity Bolsters its Support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & DRC with USD 75 Million (Kshs 8.25 Billion) Women Guarantee Fund with African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

"Our commitment is to continue working with MSMES to finance them to recover and thrive, and where necessary transform and adapt to the changing environment"

Equity Enhances its Support to MSMEs by Signing a US $100 Million (Equivalent of Kshs 11 Billion) Credit Facility with Leading European Development Banks

Supporting MSMEs is a long-term priority particularly as the segment remains under-financed and in need of patient capital.

Equity Launches Clean Cooking Initiative to Support Learning Institutions Transition to Cleaner, Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Sources of Cooking and Lighting

By transitioning to cleaner fuels like LPG, institutions can realize up to 40% savings in their cooking and lighting budget with better health and environmental

Equity Continues Its Commitment to MSMEs to Sustain and Scale Their Operations with Funds from Leading European Institutions

The long-term loan facility equivalent to EUR 125 Million will support MSMEs to recover sustain and scale their operations, allowing them to retool, repurpose..

Equity Ranked 2nd Most Valuable Kenyan Brand in Continental Brands Showpiece

Equity has been ranked as the 2nd topmost valuable brand in Kenya, according to Brand Finance, an organization that specializes in brand valuation across all...

Equity receives double recognition at the African Bankers Awards 2020

The Bank has been awarded the Best Regional Bank in East Africa, and for the second year running, the Africa Socially Responsible Bank of the Year.

Equity Appoints Samuel Onyango as a new Director to the Kenya Board

Nairobi 25th November 2020… Equity has announced the appointment of Samuel Onyango as a Non-Executive Director to its Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited (EBKL) Board.

Equity wins SME Bank of the Year at the Global SME Finance Awards gala

For the third consecutive year, Equity has won the 2020 SME Bank of the year - Africa Award at the Global SME Finance Awards virtual Gala

Equity Group Foundation And The Kenya COVID-19 Fund Board Kick Off Second Round of PPE Distribution To Public Hospitals, and Final Year Medical and Dental Students

The second consignment of PPEs for public hospitals is valued at Ksh 125M with an additional consignment for final year medical and dental students from 11...

Equity ranks position 7 in the list of top 10 banks in Africa in The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks 2020

Equity becomes the 1st bank in Eastern and Central Africa to achieve this milestone paving way for East African banks to play in the league of big banks with...

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Equity sign Memorandum of Understanding to offer Ksh. 200 billion to Kenyan businesses

KNCCI and Equity have signed an MOU that has seen Equity set aside Ksh. 200 billion for KNCCI members to access as part of the post COVID-19 financial support..

MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES AUTHORITY (MSEA) AND EQUITY SIGN MOU AIMED AT PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF MSEs IN KENYA

MSE Associations under MSEA will benefit from financial empowerment, advisory services and capacity building

Equity Supports MSMEs With USD $100 Million Partnership with Proparco (Agence Française de Développement Group)

The announcement will further support Equity’s dedication to remaining Kenya’s leader in MSMEs financing and its ambition to better support underserved segments

Equity CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, Wins Coveted Oslo Business for Peace Award

The Award is conferred annually to exceptional individuals who exemplify their outstanding `business worthy’ initiatives ethically by creating economic and ...

92 Equity Leadership Program (ELP) Scholars Receive Admission to 43 Global Universities

The global scholars will benefit from undergraduate scholarships valued at over USD 18M (slightly over Kshs 2 billion) and receive a stipend of...

Prof. Timothy Waema joins Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited board

Prof. Waema brings on board his extensive ICT experience that spans over 30 years in private and public sector organizations in Kenya and the African region

Ambassador Erastus J O Mwencha is Appointed Board Chairman of Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd

Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd has appointed Amb. Erastus Mwencha as the Chairman, taking over from Prof. Isaac Macharia who was appointed Equity Group Board Chairman

Equity Rolls Out Universal Number for All Outgoing Calls to Customers

Equity has rolled out a universal number for all outbound communication to its customers. Customers will be contacted by one outgoing number, 0763 000 000

Public hospitals are now equipped with PPEs from Kenya Covid-19 Fund for use by healthcare workers dealing with Covid-19

The Kenya Covid-19 Fund Board, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation have completed the delivery of the first consignment of locally manufactured PPEs...

Equity Partners With Crown HealthCare

Equity has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Crown Healthcare to enable SMEs in the medical sector to acquire medical equipment

Equity Recognized As The Best Bank In Africa At The 2020 Euromoney Awards

Equity has scooped three top awards at this year’s Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The Bank has been awarded Best Bank in Africa, Excellence in Leadership in..

IFC Announces $50 Million Loan to Equity Bank to Support Kenyan SMEs During COVID-19

The loan is part of IFC’s global $8 billion fast-track COVID-19 facility to help businesses maintain operations and jobs during—and after— the COVID-19 crisis.

Kenya Association of Manufacturers in Partnership with Equity Group Foundation and the Kenya COVID-19 Fund Support Manufacturers in Kenya to produce World Class PPEs

Manufacturing of PPEs locally has taken off. The PPEs meet national and international quality standards 

The Kenya Covid-19 Fund And Equity Group Foundation Partners With Kenya Medical Association On Case Management Training And Psychosocial Wellness Program For 50,000 Public Healthcare Workers Dealing With Covid-19

Equity Opts To Support Its’ Customers To Keep Their Lights On By Restructuring Their Loans Of Up To Ksh. 92billion For Up To Three Years

Equity Group will support its clients and customers to survive, recover and thrive by the end of COVID-19 pandemic.

Equity Group Foundation Partners With Mastercard Foundation On Covid-19 Response In Kenya

The funds will go towards the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline medical personnel dealing with COVID-19 patients in public hospitals

1,136 Top Performing Students In Kcpe Awarded Wings To Fly Scholarships

This year’s 1,136 scholarships were funded by Mastercard Foundation, Equity Group and the German Government through KfW.

Equity Bank Triple Win at International Banking Awards

Equity Bank was feted at the Banker’s awards held in London winning Bank of the Year- Kenya; Bank of the Year – Uganda and Bank of the Year- South Sudan.

Equity Bank Global Scholars Hits A Total Of 519

56 Equity Leaders Program (ELP) scholars have been admitted to various top tier universities this year.

Equity Bank Kenya enters into partnership with AGCO through Local Dealer FMD East Africa

Equity Bank Kenya and AGCO have today signed a partnership agreement that will see their customers get up to 80% financing on the Massey Ferguson tractors

Equitel’s Mobile commerce payments continue to drive growth for the operator

Equitel has recorded a 16% growth in the number of mobile money commerce transactions, according to the latest data from the Communications Authority (CA).

Equity Taps World Bank Expatriate As It Gears Up For Pan African Expansion And Accelerated Digitization

Equity has attracted and named the head of financial institutions in East and Southern Africa at the IFC as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer.

Equity Appoints Veteran Insider for Managing Director Position

Equity Bank Kenya today announced the appointment of its long serving Director, Gerald Warui as its 4th Managing Director in its 35-year history.

Equity Bank Kenya enters into partnership with Toyota Kenya Limited

Equity Bank Kenya and Toyota Kenya Limited have today signed a partnership agreement that will see customers get up to 95% financing payable within 60 months

Equity and Safaricom Sign Landmark Agreement

Through collaboration that will align their joint purpose to transform lives, Equity and Safaricom hope to build more inclusive financial products...

2018 KCPE Top Performing Scholars Awarded Wings to Fly Secondary School Scholarships

They will also receive mentorship & leadership training during their secondary school journey to equip them with life skills that transforms them into leaders.

13 Wings to Fly Scholars Score Straight A in the 2018 KCSE Examination

13 Wings to Fly beneficiaries were among the students who scored straight A’s in the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE examination results.

EQUITY GROUP RANKED THE WORLD’S 2ND STRONGEST BANKING BRAND

Nairobi, 12th March 2024... Equity has fortified its position as one of the strongest banking brands globally by scoring highly, in the 2024 Brand Finance...

Equity Bank’s Christmas Carols Ring Out This Festive Season

Christmas carols have been around for years and set the stage for celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Equity To Play Key Role In Creating 5 Million Jobs Or Kenyans

Equity has signed up to the Young Africa Works - Kenya; a public private partnership between the Kenya Government, Mastercard Foundation and the private sector.

Equitel Enhances Convenience and Security with New Multiple User Feature Targeting Groups & Chamas

Investment groups, chamas and joint account holders can now withdraw cash from their Equity Bank accounts

EQUITY NAMED AFRICA’S SME FINANCIER OF THE YEAR AT THE 2023 GLOBAL SME FINANCE AWARDS

These awards recognize outstanding achievements in expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses.