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Equity Bank

Also known as: Equity Group · Stanchart · Equity Group Holdings Plc · Equity Group Holdings · Equity HC · Equity Changamwe Branch

Equity Bank — financial services organization with National Super League football team, engaged in trade finance and environmental sustainability initiatives across East Africa.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The narrow victory helped Ulinzi to solidify their position near the top of the standings, keeping them in direct title contention alongside league leaders Equity and second placed NCPB Men.

    Ulinzi down GSU in tight league tie
  3. Citizen Digital

    The spotlight will be on Awendo Green Stadium, where league leaders Migori Youth host fourth-placed Equity Bank in a potentially title-defining clash.

    Migori Youth face defining test in NSL promotion race
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe International Trade Centre (ITC) and Equity Group Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive inclusive, commercially viable economic development across East Africa, starting with Kenya.

    ITC, Equity partner to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industries
  5. Citizen Digital

    ITC, Equity Group partner to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industries in East Africa By Citizen Reporter June 02, 2026 04:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ITC Executive Director Pa

    ITC, Equity Group partner to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industries in East Africa
  6. Citizen Digital

    I now have 20 goals in the league ahead of our next match against Equity, of which we only need to win to be crowned NSL champions," Otieno charged.

    Migori Youth on the brink of history, inch closer to NSL title glory
  7. May 2026
  8. The Standard

    The chasing pack, led by fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA, is also watching closely.

    NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusion
  9. Citizen Digital

    Saturday 10:00am – NCPB vs Strathmore 11:00am – KU vs Black Mamba 1:00pm – Ulinzi vs Daystar 4:00pm – Equity vs GSU Sunday 10:00am – Desert Scorpions vs KU 10:30am – Black Mamba vs Lions 1:00pm – NCPB vs Daystar 2:30pm – Strathmore vs GSU 4:00pm – Ulinzi vs Equity Monday 11:30am

    NCPB face Daystar in tough women’s handball league clash
  10. Citizen Digital

    Equity Group, MSC partner to boost financial inclusion in Kenya’s fisheries sector By Citizen Reporter May 25, 2026 06:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter MicroSave Consulting Group Managing Director Graham

    Equity Group, MSC partner to boost financial inclusion in Kenya’s fisheries sector
  11. Citizen Digital

    The shot-stopper has managed 14 clean sheets so far, just one behind Equity goalkeeper Onyango Michael, who leads the chart with 15.

    Fortune Sacco's Nderitu eyes NSL's Golden Glove
  12. Citizen Digital

    Equity Bank donates 20,000 mangrove seedlings in Mombasa By Brian Kimani May 23, 2026 03:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Changamwe Branch partners with Kibarani Beach Management Unit and Jomvu Bea

    Equity Bank donates 20,000 mangrove seedlings in Mombasa

Thursday 11 June

  1. AP Kenya defeat Prisons Rift Valley, boost playoff hopes

    Administration Police Kenya won 3-0 against Prisons Rift Valley in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National Men's League, with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18, improving their chances of reaching the end-of-season playoffs.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Slovakia pursues East Africa investment through Kenya partnerships

    Slovakia's government and business delegation visited Nairobi to forge partnerships with over 60 Kenyan firms in sectors including renewable energy, ICT, healthcare, agri-tech, and cybersecurity, using Kenya as a gateway to the wider East African region.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Mwangi targets Golden Boot in Fortune Sacco NSL finale

    Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi, who leads the National Super League with 23 goals, aims to win the Golden Boot award and reach his personal target of 27 goals in the team's season-ending match against MCF on Saturday.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya could build football system with 47 county teams

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth promoted to KPL after NSL victory

    Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Desert Scorpions win twice to boost Kenya handball survival hopes

    Desert Scorpions defeated University of Eldoret Pipers 41-23 and Kenyatta University 27-26 over the weekend, moving to eight points and level with 10th place with three matches remaining in the Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Man disguised as KDF officer arrested at Migori football match

    Police arrested a man who attempted to breach security at a football match between Migori Youth and Equity Bank at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, pulling out a loaded CZ pistol when security tried to stop him. The suspect was disguised as a KDF member and had possession of a firearm belonging to a licensed holder.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions

    Migori Youth won the FKF National Super League title and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League after defeating Equity Bank 2-1, finishing with 80 points and an unassailable five-point lead with one round remaining.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Desert Scorpions edge KU 27-26 in handball relegation battle

    Desert Scorpions defeated Kenyatta University 27-26 in a Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League match, strengthening their fight against relegation after trailing 14-13 at halftime before recovering in the second half. Benson Mutinda led the Scorpions with 10 goals in their comeback victory over the team that had beaten them by eight goals in the first leg.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Migori Youth lead NSL promotion race with two rounds left

    Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ulinzi beats GSU 29-25 in paramilitary handball league

    Ulinzi men's handball team defeated General Service Unit 29-25 in a paramilitary league match at Nyayo National Stadium, moving to third place and extending their winning streak to five consecutive victories.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Migori Youth seek NSL title with one match left

    The National Super League heads into its penultimate round with Migori Youth, top of the standings with 77 points, hosting fourth-placed Equity Bank in a match that could secure the title and automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League. Migori Youth lead second-placed 3K FC by four points, while Equity Bank sit on 71 points in contention for a promotion playoff spot.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. ITC and Equity Group partner to finance coffee, leather, creative sectors

    The International Trade Centre and Equity Group Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive economic development across East Africa, targeting coffee, leather and creative industries by pairing ITC's trade expertise with Equity Group's financial infrastructure and regional growth strategy.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. ITC and Equity Group partner on East Africa trade finance

    The International Trade Centre and Equity Group Holdings PLC signed a memorandum of understanding to drive economic development across East Africa, starting with Kenya, targeting coffee, leather and creative industries. The agreement pairs ITC's trade development expertise with Equity Group's financial infrastructure and regional growth strategy.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Migori Youth one win away from NSL title, promotion

    Migori Youth FC defeated Kisumu All Stars 1-0 on Matchday 36, with striker Syphas Otieno scoring the winning goal. The victory leaves Migori Youth needing just one more win to clinch the NSL title and earn automatic promotion to the 2026/27 FKF Premier League.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Three NSL clubs fight for promotion with four points separating top three

    Migori Youth leads the FKF National Super League with 74 points, followed by Mombasa United (72) and 3K FC (70), with less than three matches remaining in the race for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. The top three are separated by just four points, with fourth-placed Equity Bank and fifth-placed MOFA also within striking distance.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. NCPB face Daystar in Kenya Women's Handball League match

    Third-placed NCPB play Daystar Falcons on Saturday in the only Kenya Ladies Handball League match of the weekend, as leaders Nairobi Water Queens and second-placed Ulinzi Sharks are not in action. Daystar enter the match following a 37-12 loss to Nairobi Water Queens and aim to bounce back.

    29 May 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

  2. Fortune Sacco goalkeeper Nderitu chases NSL clean sheets award

    Fortune Sacco goalkeeper Malvin Nderitu has set his sights on finishing the season as the top goalkeeper in the National Super League clean sheets standings, currently sitting second with 14 clean sheets, one behind Equity's Onyango Michael who leads with 15 as the campaign heads into its final four matches.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Equity Bank plants 20,000 mangrove seedlings in Mombasa

    Equity Bank's Changamwe Branch partnered with local beach management units to plant 20,000 mangrove seedlings at Tudor Creek in Mombasa as part of a coastal ecosystem restoration exercise marking the International Day for Biological Diversity. The initiative is part of Equity Group's broader environmental sustainability agenda, which has planted 45.5 million trees to combat climate change and support sustainable livelihoods.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. NSL title race: three teams tied on points with five matches remaining

    The race for automatic promotion to the FKF Premier League is intensifying with joint leaders 3K FC, Migori Youth, and Mombasa United all tied at 68 points after 33 matches, with only five matches left to play. Any slip-up in the remaining fixtures could determine whether clubs secure top-flight football next season or spend another year in the second tier.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Kenya's pension assets reach Ksh.2.81 trillion, growth opportunity identified

    Kenya's pension industry has grown to Ksh.2.81 trillion (16.05% of GDP), with Ksh.554 billion added in 2025 alone at 25% annual growth, but more than half of assets remain invested in government securities rather than productive business investment.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB Group Q1 net earnings rise to Sh17.8 billion

    Kenya's largest bank by asset size posted a 10.73 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit to Sh17.8 billion, with growth driven by increased interest-earning assets, lower interest expense, and high non-funded income despite challenging regional conditions including interest rate cuts and softer credit demand.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. 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. Strathmore Blades edge Kisumu Lakeside in tight basketball match

    Strathmore Blades narrowly defeated Kisumu Lakeside 63-62 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, moving to 13 points from eight matches. Coach Tony Ochieng acknowledged his side's poor performance but expressed satisfaction with the win as the team prepares for an upcoming match against Equity.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

  3. Goons loot and vandalise shops during Murang'a demonstrations

    Traders in Murang'a counted losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night, with property worth millions of shillings vandalised and bank branches targeted. The incident occurred as goons clashed with police after demonstrations in Mukuyu market and Kwa Maji area, amid wider countrywide protests that disrupted transport and resulted in over 200 arrests in Nairobi.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. NCPB defeats GSU 22-19 to extend unbeaten run

    Defending champions NCPB maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Handball Federation Premier League by beating General Service Unit 22-19 at Nyayo National Stadium. NCPB dominated the first half with a 13-8 lead before GSU mounted a second-half comeback.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Equity CEO Mwangi calls for technology-finance collaboration on Africa trade

    Equity Group Managing Director James Mwangi has urged deeper collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology players to unlock Africa's digital economy and accelerate intra-African trade, speaking at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion first-quarter profit

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya reported a 21.3 per cent rise in net profit to Sh8.41 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, driven by a 13.6 per cent jump in operating income and contributions from non-banking subsidiaries. The bank was also named one of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 by Financial Times.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

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