Also known as: Equity Group · Stanchart · Equity Group Holdings Plc · Equity Group Holdings · Equity HC · Equity Changamwe Branch · Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited
Equity Bank — Kenyan financial institution providing vehicle and SME financing, sponsoring sports competitions and cultural events, and partnering on financial inclusion initiatives.
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… At Equity Bank, Cooperative Bank, and NCBA, the window panes were shuttered after goons attempted to gain entry.A spot check by The Standard revealed that many shops and Maguna’s Wholesale had been broken into and valuables were stolen.Hell broke loose at around 7.30pm when the g …
A night of terror as goons loot, vandalise business premises in Murang'aCitizen Digital
NCPB edge GSU to stretch streak By Jackson Kilonzi May 16, 2026 08:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCPB's Oscar Makokha shoots to score past Equity's shot-stopper Teddy Sidai in a past handball league cl …
NCPB edge GSU to stretch streakCitizen Digital
Equity's James Mwangi champions technology-driven trade and inclusion at Africa CEO Forum By Citizen Reporter May 15, 2026 06:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. …
Equity's James Mwangi champions technology-driven trade and inclusion at Africa CEO ForumThe Standard
… Attention now turns to how other tier-one lenders including KCB Group, Equity Group Holdings, NCBA Group, Absa Bank Kenya among others will perform when they release first-quarter results over the coming days. …
Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economyCitizen Digital
… o premium global markets By Agencies May 11, 2026 03:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Presidents Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto join Palais des Thés François founder François-Xavier Delmas, Equity Group …
Kenyan specialty tea farmers gain direct access to premium global marketsCitizen Digital
… Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Trailblazers, KAPU and Equity Bank are also in contention for the end of season playoffs that features teams that finish top eight in the regular season. …
KVF postpones men’s volleyball league to allow Africa Cup qualifiers prepsThe Standard
A company associated with Kakamega County Ayub Savula has won the first round against Stanchart in a row over Sh 1.8 billion. …
Company linked to Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula wins round one against Stanchart in Sh 1.8 billion rowThe Standard
… As the only Kenyan side still standing following the purge of league champions the General Service Unit (GSU) and Equity Bank in the round of 16, the dreams of an entire nation weighed heavily on the dockers shoulders.However, the gods of volleyball seemed to have other plans as …
Kenya's dream of trophy dashed as Rwanda's REG drown KPACapital News
… According to the prosecution, Sonko received Sh 8.4 million through multiple accounts at Equity Bank from businessman Odhiambo via ROG Security Limited. …
Court Puts Former Nairobi Governor Sonko on Defence in 2018 Corruption CaseThe Standard
… While the journey through the preliminaries was paved with both dominant displays and heart-wrenching slip-ups, General Service Unit (GSU), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Equity Bank punched their tickets to the round of 16. …
Kenyans in battle to keep African glory hopes alive in KigaliKenya's automotive sector is gradually moving from imported second-hand vehicles to locally assembled new cars, driven by increased manufacturing investment, improved transport infrastructure, and expanded vehicle financing options. The shift is strengthening local employment and the industrial base while improving access to warranties and after-sales support.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya's automotive sector is gradually moving from imported second-hand vehicles to locally assembled new cars, driven by increased manufacturing investment, improved transport infrastructure, and expanded vehicle financing options. The shift is strengthening local employment and the industrial base while improving access to warranties and after-sales support.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
Students across the country will compete for a Ksh.2.5 million prize pot at this year's Kenya Music Festival nationals, to be held at Kibabi University in Bungoma County, after Equity Bank provided the funds for categories it sponsors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Pipeline Corporation defeated KCB Bank 3-2 in the Women's Final of the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup, winning sets 21-25, 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11 at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday to reclaim the title.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Bank has flagged off 11 new public service vehicles for Nakonns SACCO in Othaya, Nyeri County, acquired through the bank's SME financing programme. The vehicles will increase the SACCO's fleet from 94 to 105 vehicles and enable it to expand into new routes.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KPA, GSU, Chema VC, and Kenya Prisons advanced to the men's Kenya Cup semi finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday. Kenya Prisons will face Chema, while GSU collides with KPA.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two retirement schemes sponsored by Equity Life Assurance posted double-digit returns above the industry average in 2025, with combined assets under management surpassing Ksh.900 million, reflecting disciplined investment management and growing member confidence.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
An opinion piece examines Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, established to manage North Sea oil and gas wealth for current and future generations, which has grown to over US$1.5 trillion by 2025 and is restricted to annual withdrawals of only 3 per cent—which nonetheless funds 20 per cent of Norway's government budget.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Businesswoman Mary Wambui is at risk of losing all her investments and putting her two daughters in trouble with Equity Bank as personal guarantors, after putting all her eggs in one basket for the Sh8 billion loan.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Businesswoman Mary Wambui faces the risk of losing all her investments and placing her two daughters in trouble with Equity Bank as personal guarantors after reportedly putting all her eggs in one basket for an Sh8 billion loan.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has disbursed Sh1.8 billion to more than 133,000 vulnerable households in eight arid and semi-arid counties through the Hunger Safety Net Programme, covering five payment cycles to help communities cope with recurring drought and food insecurity.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Volleyball giants Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup women's semi-finals at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday, with Pipeline defeating A-Plus 3-0 and Prisons overcoming Nairobi Prisons in their quarter-final matches.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU Ambassador to Kenya has urged the country to diversify its export basket beyond agriculture and invest in value addition through the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, citing examples like specialty tea exports to France as proof of potential.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
At Kenya Music Festival regional competitions, learners use music, poetry, dance and elocution to advocate for online safety, data protection, responsible internet use, and other social issues. Performances emphasized the dangers of digital platform misuse, including misinformation and cyberbullying, urging peers to verify information before sharing.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a County is deepening partnerships with private sector buyers and financial institutions to increase farmers' earnings through guaranteed markets and premium branding of agricultural products, particularly mangoes. The county has organized farmers into cooperatives and partnered with juice processors and exporters to secure off-take agreements and pursue geographical indication status for selected commodities.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
At the 98th Kenya Music Festival, learners are using poetry, music, dance and elocution to tackle social, economic and environmental challenges. A school from Taita-Taveta County demonstrated high performances with messages on financial literacy, environmental conservation, human-wildlife conflict, integrity, education, peace and youth empowerment.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation, and the Gates Foundation have partnered through a Memorandum of Understanding to expand Digital Public Infrastructure across Africa, aiming to reach 400 million unbanked people and strengthen digital payment ecosystems. Equity Group Managing Director Dr. James Mwangi has been named the continent's first Continental Digital Public Infrastructure Champion.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Group Holdings, AfricaNenda Foundation, and the Gates Foundation have signed an MoU to expand Digital Public Infrastructure across Africa, targeting 400 million unbanked people. Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi has been named the continent's first Continental Digital Public Infrastructure Champion.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting programme by 2032 is generating economic opportunities through seedling production, agroforestry, forest restoration services, eco-tourism, and beekeeping across counties. Land degradation currently affects approximately 38.8 million hectares and costs about $1.3 billion annually in losses, with restoration identified as a pathway for employment and livelihood creation in rural communities.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eighteen Kenyan investors, led by energy and construction firms, are scouting Special Economic Zone opportunities in Zanzibar as part of an Equity Group trade mission that brought together 50 nationalities. The investors are visiting the Mangapwani Multi-Purpose Port and Fumba Free Economic Zone, with Equity Group facilitating regulatory engagement and business matchmaking through the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Kenya Music Festival, underway under President Ruto's creative economy agenda, will integrate professional artists who are not necessarily teachers into the program to mentor students. This year's festival theme focuses on enhancing the creative economy through artistic expression for sustainable development.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 50 delegates from Africa, Europe and North America are in Tanzania for a five-day trade mission organized by Equity Group, with B2B forums and site visits in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar aimed at unlocking trade and investment opportunities.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Bank has issued a Ksh.250 million bank guarantee on behalf of Heineken East Africa Import Company Limited, enabling the brewer to maintain a stay of execution of High Court orders in a commercial dispute pending before the Court of Appeal.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions GSU in straights of 25-17, 26-24, 25-23 in the first leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League playoff quarterfinals at Makande Hall in Mombasa on Friday. GSU must win Saturday's second leg to keep their title defence alive and force a decider on Sunday.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Group shareholders have approved a first and final dividend payout of Sh21.70 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 35.5 per cent increase from Sh16.04 billion paid in 2024. Shareholders also ratified the incorporation of three new insurance subsidiaries in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Tea farmers are set to earn more from purple tea produce after the launch of premium Kenyan tea brands in Paris, with four Kenyan orthodox tea brands securing shelf space in French retail outlets. The move leverages value addition and aims to position Kenyan tea as a premium branded product in Europe, following an agreement signed in May between Gatanga Industries, Palais des Thés, and Equity Group.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
A KRA declaration officer claimed ignorance of the source of his wife's Sh19,688,152 held in three Equity Bank accounts, leading to forfeiture of the funds by the Assets Recovery Agency; the Supreme Court has now blocked this forfeiture action.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Purple Tea was unveiled in Paris at the Hôtel de Crillon, marking the product's entry into the global market and part of Kenya's push to position premium specialty teas beyond commodity exports. The showcase followed a landmark agreement between Gatanga Industries, Palais des Thés, and Equity Group to expand market access for Kenyan specialty tea.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →