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EQUITY BANK RWANDA UNVEILS EAZZYFX, AN ELECTRONIC CHANNEL FOR SETTLING FOREX TRANSACTIONS
Jun 01, 2021The new platform will give customers the freedom to execute forex requirements in real time in a saf
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EQUITY BANK RWANDA LAUNCHES NEW BRANCH IN KIMIRONKO
Jun 01, 2021The new branch will serve as an advisory centre for retail consumers, SMEs and corporates as well as
View MoreEquity Bank Rwanda launches new Agri-lending Products, targeting thousands of smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
Apr 20, 2021Equity Bank Rwanda is pleased to announce the launch of new loan products for the agriculture sector
View MoreEquity Group Holdings Plans Trans-Africa Expansion with USD $100 Million (Ksh 11 Billion) Loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB)
Mar 23, 2021Equity Group Holdings (EGH) has signed a USD $100 million loan (Ksh 11 Billion) facility to support
View MoreEquity 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)
Mar 15, 2021The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Equity Group Holdings Plc have signed an agreement which will p
View MoreEquity Bank Rwanda Scoops Top Honours at The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2020
Jan 05, 2021The Bank emerged top in class for clearly exhibiting a strong fiscal performance in the financial ye
View MoreEquity Rwanda unveils new look with renewed commitment to enhance growth and financial inclusion through seamless customer experience
Dec 30, 2020Brand refresh is geared towards positioning the brand to empower individuals, businesses and the com
View MoreEquity Bank Rwanda PLC family contributes about 22,225 Testing Kits worth RWF 1Billion to the Government of Rwanda in Support of National Efforts of combating COVID-19
Apr 26, 2020Equity Bank Rwanda made a contribution of 22,225 testing kits at a cost of FRW 1Billion to the Gover
View MoreEquity Group Secures Its Shareholders Nod for a Kshs 20billion Pan African Expansion Bid
Apr 08, 2015The shareholders of Equity Group Holdings (formerly Equity Bank Limited), have approved a raft of re
View MoreEquity Group Now Listed on the Rwandan Bourse
Feb 11, 2015The regional integrated financial services firm, with banking interests in Rwanda, Uganda, South Sud
View MoreEquity Bank Group Strengthens Its Fundamentals While Expenses Of ICT, Innovation And Product Rollout
Nov 03, 2014Equity Bank Group’s focus on enhancing affordability, accessibility and convenience has seen its g
View MoreEquity Bank Announces Instant Issuing of Autobranch Visa Cards in Rwanda
Jun 29, 2014Equity Bank Rwanda has kicked off a corporate initiative to instantly issue Automated Teller Machine
View MoreEquity Bank Unveils Mvno Strategy and Rollout Plan
May 25, 2014Equity Bank today unveiled its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) strategy and rollout plan that
View MoreRegional Expansion and Diversification Strategy Pays Off as Equity Bank Posts a 21% Growth
Apr 16, 2014Emerging from a depressed operating economic environment as well as challenges posed by the recent p
View MoreEquity Bank Group’s Investment in Ict and Focus on Sme Boosts Profits by 11% in the 2013
Feb 26, 2014Equity Bank Group’s investments in IT, growth in the number of customers and branch upgrades to ca
View MoreEquity Bank Upgrades Core Banking System
Feb 11, 2014Equity Bank Group together with Infosys Technology, IBM, Oracle and Open Way Group today unveiled th
View MoreEquity Bank’s Focus on Innovation Boosts First Half Year 2013 Profit
Jul 28, 2013Regional banking group, Equity Bank's reduction of interest rates by 700 bps from 25% to 18% has pai
View MoreEquity Bank Profit Before Tax Up 21 Percent in First Quarter 2013
May 05, 2013The Group posted a profit before tax of Kshs 4.52 billion up from Kshs 3.73 billion posted during a
View MoreEquity Bank’s Strategy Increases Profits by 36 Percent
Feb 27, 2013The Group’s total assets posted a 24% growth during the year to close at Ksh 243 billion up from K
View MoreMasterCard and Equity Bank Announce Partnership to Introduce PayPass™ Enabled Cards
Jan 14, 2013Partnership to increase financial inclusion and boost EMV migration efforts in the region.
View MoreEquity Group Foundation Appoints Dr. Helen Gichohi as Managing Director
Dec 09, 2012Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Bank Group CEO and Chairman of Equity Group Foundation has announced the ap
View MoreDr. James Mwangi Wins ‘forbes Africa Person of the Year Award 2012’
Nov 29, 2012The ceremony was organised by the eventing arm of the ABN Group - ABN Productions.
View MoreEquity Bank Group Partners With China Union Pay
Nov 07, 2012Equity Bank Group has today launched a partnership with China Union Pay, which will allow UnionPay c
View MoreEquity Bank Group Pre-tax Profit Up by 30%
Nov 05, 2012Equity Bank Group continued to defy macro-economic turbulence to maintain steady growth and posted a
View MoreEquity Bank Ceo Awarded Business Leader of the Year
Oct 29, 2012The prestigious award presented by CNBC Africa in South Africa for the second year running is a reco
View MoreAppointments at Equity Bank Group
Oct 03, 2012Dr James Mwangi today at Equity Centre announced two key appointments in the Equity Bank Group’s s
View MoreEquity Bank Ceo Gets Two Appointments
Sep 30, 2012Dr Mwangi will serve as a council member of the G8 New Alliance for Food Security and a member of t
View MoreEquity Bank CEO joins Global Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition
Sep 25, 2012Membership in the Leadership Council is by agreement and invitation of the Co-Chairs and Council mem
View More21 Equity Bank Scholars Receive Scholarships to Study in World Leading Universities in 2012
Sep 14, 201221 scholars in the Equity Bank university sponsorship program have so far received scholarships in 2
View MoreEquity Bank Profit Before Tax Grows by 29%
Jul 26, 2012Regional banking group, Equity Bank continued to maintain its growth momentum with the profit before
View MoreJames Mwangi: Africa's Inclusive Finance Guru Is World's Best Entrepreneur
Jul 20, 2012Africa's Inclusive Finance Guru Is World's Best Entrepreneur
View MoreEquity Bank Named Best Bank in Kenya
Apr 24, 2012Equity Bank has been named the Best Bank in Kenya this year as the CEO Dr James Mwangi received the
View MoreEquity Bank CEO wins 2012 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2012
Jan 10, 2012Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director of Equity Bank is the 2012 Ernst & Young World Entrepren
View MoreEquity Bank Ceo Receives 2012 World Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination
Jan 04, 2012After winning the 2011 East Africa Master Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, Equity Bank Gro
View MoreEquity Bank Awarded Best Managed Company in Africa Banking & Finance Sector
Jan 01, 2012Equity Bank has been awarded Best Managed Company in Africa;
View MoreBBC News - Kenyan Hopes to Open Up Banking to the Poor
Dec 12, 2011"People are driven by emotions and it's all about the enthusiasm of liberating our people" Said Dr.
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