Equity Group Holdings has signed a Kshs 16.5 Billion loan facility with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union (EU) in its continued commitment to strategically walk with MSMEs during the three years the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to adversely affect the business...
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Equity crosses the Trillion mark
Equity Group has crossed the Ksh.1,000,000,000,000 rubicon becoming the first bank in Eastern and Central Africa to cross this mark. The milestone was achieved upon successful migration of BCDC to Equity’s Finacle core banking platform. The one trillion mark by Equity lifts the...
Equity ranked 2nd valuable brand in Kenya
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 sectors. Each year, Brand Finance undertakes the world’s largest study on brand valuation, ranking over 5000 of the world’s biggest...
Equity appoints Samuel Onyango as new Director to the Kenya Board
Equity has announced the appointment of Samuel Onyango as a Non-Executive Director to it’s Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited (EBKL) Board. Onyango has extensive leadership experience in a wide range of professional services as a Certified Auditor, Company Secretary, Arbitrator, and Mediator, including his contribution to...
Equity Signs MoU with the Kenya Private Schools Association as schools re-open
Equity has entered into a partnership with the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This will see the lender support and provide financial solutions to all private schools under the KPSA umbrella. KPSA members will enjoy affordable...
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Equity sign sh200bn MoU to Kenyan businesses
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (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 for businesses. The partnership will see the two...
Micro and small enterprises Authority enters MoU with Equity
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and Equity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This will see MSE Associations under MSEA benefit from financial empowerment, advisory services and capacity building. Equity, through its banking arm will offer credit facilities to qualifying members at attractive...
Equity CEO Dr James Mwangi wins coveted Oslo Business for Peace Award
Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings and Executive Chairman Equity Group Foundation has been honored with the prestigious 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award which is also described as the “Nobel Prize for Business.” Honourees are chosen by a...
Equity updates banking App to enhance service
Equity has updated its mobile banking application, Eazzy Banking App, to enhance its capabilities, user experience, and security features in line with its continuous innovation to improve customer experience and support lifestyles. The newly released version comes with enhanced features for both iOS and Android...