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Equity Bank Kenya

Kenya's largest bank by customers, operating across East Africa with climate financing, healthcare partnerships, and fisheries inclusion initiatives.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … ng and nursery management as practical skills they can use to earn a living after release, under an initiative that links environmental conservation with rehabilitation.The initiative, being implemented through a partnership between the Kenya Prisons Service and Equity Bank Kenya …

    Kamiti inmates challenged to take up tree growing as a path to life after prison
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Equity Bank, IFAD launch Ksh.25.8B climate financing for farmers By Brian Kimani September 08, 2026 06:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, and Dr. …

    Equity Bank, IFAD launch Ksh.25.8B climate financing for farmers
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The partnership brings together the financial expertise of Equity Bank Kenya, the social impact and development experience of Equity Group Foundation (EGF) & Equity Afya, the insurance capabilities of Equity Life Assurance Kenya (ELAK), and the health education, research and inno …

    Equity Group, AMREF university partner to advance healthcare, leadership, innovation
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … James Mwangi, and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, during the Group’s 22nd Annual General Meeting. …

    Equity Group shareholders approve Ksh.21.7B dividend payout, insurance expansion
  9. The Standard

    … At the same time, Sarah Muriuki, group head of enabler systems support at Equity Bank Kenya, said Africa could become a global hub for AI-enabled services. …

    AI adoption lifts finance but opens door to faster cyberattacks-experts
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Sarah Muriuki, Group Head of Enabler Systems Support at Equity Bank Kenya, said the continent is increasingly positioning itself as a global hub for AI-enabled service delivery. …

    African financial firms urged to balance AI innovation with cyber resilience
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … The collaboration brings together the financial services strength of Equity Bank Kenya, the social impact and capacity-building expertise of Equity Group Foundation, and the global advisory and research capabilities of MSC to address structural gaps in the fisheries value chain. …

    Equity Group, MSC partner to boost financial inclusion in Kenya’s fisheries sector
  13. The Standard

    … The local flagship unit, Equity Bank Kenya, delivered a 21 per cent profit rise to Sh10.3 billion, disbursing 36.2 per cent of the Sh101 billion in MSME loans extended in Kenya during the quarter. …

    Equity Q1 net profit up 24pc to Sh18.3b on regional units
  14. Citizen Digital

    … Equity Bank Kenya posted a 21 per cent increase in profit after tax to KSh10.3 billion, while EquityBCDC in the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a 32 per cent rise to KSh5 billion. …

    Equity Group profit rises 24% to Ksh.19 billion on digital growth, regional expansion
  15. Citizen Digital

    Kenya, France investors push for deeper partnerships to unlock trade and investment By Citizen Reporter May 13, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Bank Kenya MD Moses Nyabanda, making his sub …

    Investors rally behind Kenya-France partnerships to unlock economic potential

Yesterday

  1. Kamiti prisoners offered tree-growing skills for post-release employment

    Inmates at Kamiti Medium Security Prison are being encouraged to take up tree growing and nursery management as practical skills for earning a living after release, under a partnership between Kenya Prisons Service and Equity Bank Kenya that links environmental conservation with rehabilitation.

    12 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Equity Bank, IFAD launch US$200M climate financing for farmers

    Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have launched a US$200 million climate adaptation finance mechanism targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda over 12 years, with at least 50 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women and 30 per cent youth.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Equity Group, AMREF sign five-year healthcare partnership

    Equity Group Holdings and AMREF International University have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen healthcare education, research, innovation, leadership development and entrepreneurship across Africa.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Equity Group shareholders approve Ksh.21.7B dividend and insurance expansion

    Equity Group Holdings shareholders approved a Ksh.21.7 billion dividend payout (Ksh.5.75 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 35.5% increase from the prior year, and approved expansion into insurance markets in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. AI adoption in Africa's banking sector raises efficiency and security concerns

    Cybercriminals are using AI to scale attacks faster than financial institutions can respond, industry leaders said at BFSI Week 2026 in Nairobi. Banks, insurers and savings cooperatives must prioritise business value and cyber resilience as they expand AI use across operations.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. African financial firms urged to balance AI with cyber resilience

    During BFSI Week 2026 in Nairobi, industry leaders cautioned African financial institutions to adopt artificial intelligence strategically, focusing on measurable business value rather than following trends, while emphasizing that success requires strong leadership, cyber resilience and responsible implementation.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Equity Group, MSC partner on fisheries financial inclusion

    Equity Group and MicroSave Consulting signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to deepen financial inclusion and advance gender equity in Kenya's fisheries sector, positioning the blue economy as a driver of sustainable growth.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Equity Group's Q1 net profit rises 24 percent to Sh18.3 billion

    Kenya's largest bank by customers, Equity Group, reported a 23.8 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit to Sh18.3 billion, with regional subsidiaries outside Kenya accounting for half of profitability. Total income rose 15 per cent to Sh55.3 billion, driven by growth in both net interest income and non-funded income across its 22.7 million customer base.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Equity Group profit rises 24% to KSh19.1 billion in Q1 2026

    Equity Group Holdings reported a Profit After Tax of KSh19.1 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, a 24 per cent increase driven by stronger regional operations, improved asset quality and sustained digital banking growth. The lender's balance sheet expanded 16 per cent to KSh2.04 trillion, supported by a 13 per cent rise in customer deposits and 9 per cent growth in net loans, with digital transactions now accounting for 89.5 per cent of all activity.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kenya-France investors call for deeper economic partnerships

    Investors and financial sector players from Kenya and France have called for stronger long-term partnerships to drive trade, investment and economic transformation between the two countries, with discussions held at Equity Centre in Nairobi during an engagement session on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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