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Equity Group Holdings has entered Africa’s top 10 banks by brand value, according to the 2026 Brand Finance report. The ranking, traditionally led by South African and Nigerian lenders like Standard Bank, First National Bank, Absa Group, Zenith Bank, and Guaranty Trust Holding Company, now includes the Kenyan lender among Africa’s elite. Equity posted a…

Women hail Equity’s Fanikisha Programme for enhancing business growth, financial inclusion

Sacco ReviewMarch 9, 2026March 10, 202605 mins

Women have hailed Equity Bank’s Fanikisha programme for transforming their financial fortunes, saying the initiative has helped them overcome barriers such as limited access to credit and lack of tailored financial products. Beneficiaries said the programme has enabled them to grow businesses, create jobs, and improve their living standards through access to affordable financing and…

Equity Bank launches enhanced digital platform to streamline business payments

Sacco ReviewDecember 17, 202504 mins

Equity Bank has launched an upgraded digital banking platform for enterprises, marking a significant step in the sector’s shift toward faster, technology-driven financial services as Kenya’s economy becomes increasingly digital. The platform, Equity Online for Business, replaces the former EazzyBiz system and is designed to improve how businesses manage payments, cash flow and account administration….

Equity Bank, Inchcape partner for new tractor loan scheme to boost farmers’ productivity

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 202504 mins

Kenyan farmers are set to benefit from a new tractor financing scheme launched to ease access to modern farming equipment and boost agricultural productivity. The initiative, unveiled on Monday in Kimana, Loitokitok Sub-county, Kajiado County, is a joint effort between Equity Bank Kenya and Inchcape Kenya Ltd, the official distributor of New Holland agricultural machinery….

Govt, Equity Bank unveil bold reforms to propel SME growth

Sacco ReviewJuly 2, 202504 mins

In a bid to bolster Kenya’s economy, the government through the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development has joined forces with Equity Bank to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in accessing capital, expanding markets, and building institutional capacity. Speaking at the second edition of the Annual SME Conference, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya emphasized that…

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Equity Bank named Kenya’s most admired brand

Sacco ReviewMay 8, 202404 mins

Equity Bank has once again been recognized as Kenya’s most admired brand, as banks top the list of best brands in the country. According to the latest report by brand valuation consultancy firm–Brand Finance, Equity attained a brand value increased to KSh65.8 billion, representing one per cent increase. Safaricom follows closely with KSh58.1 billion then…

Equity Bank's Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi addresses investors at the Equity Bank headquarters recently. Photo/Courtesy

How banks paid dividends to members in 2024

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202402 mins

Banks paid KSh66.4 billion in shares to its members for the year ended December 31, 2023. The amount translates to a 48.9 a share of the cumulative KSh153.6 billion payouts from all counters. Equity Bank topped in paying dividend to shareholders on absolute terms at KSh15 billion translating to KSh4 a share on its over…

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Equity Group enter Africa’s top 10 banks by brand value

Women hail Equity’s Fanikisha Programme for enhancing business growth, financial inclusion

Equity Bank launches enhanced digital platform to streamline business payments

Equity Bank, Inchcape partner for new tractor loan scheme to boost farmers’ productivity

Govt, Equity Bank unveil bold reforms to propel SME growth

Equity Bank named Kenya’s most admired brand

How banks paid dividends to members in 2024