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Equity Bank Uganda Limited has appointed Henry Rugamba as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective June 15, ...

From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director, Gift Shoko, during the Q1 2026 Investor Briefing event.

Equity Group’s Q1 profit hits UGX 550 billion, driven by digital services and regional growth

by Matooke Republic

May 19, 2026

Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation ...

Equity Bank strengthens youth leadership drive with new scholar cohort

by Matooke Republic

May 9, 2026

Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 outstanding students into the fifth cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), bringing the ...

Equity Executive Director Claver Serumaga.

How Equity is shaping future leaders through discipline, integrity and purpose

by Matooke Republic

May 8, 2026

The ongoing Equity Leaders Program at Africa Bible University is giving young people more than career guidance. Through mentorship sessions ...

Equity moves to create standalone fintech firm

by Matooke Republic

April 30, 2026

Equity Group is moving to separate its fast-growing digital business from the core bank, in a major shift aimed at ...

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi giving a keynote address at the Rotary District 9214 Conference and Assembly ,held at Speak Resort Munyonyo.

Equity Group MD Mwangi urges bold leadership to reposition Africa in global economy at Rotary Conference

by Matooke Republic

April 24, 2026

At the Rotary District 9214 Conference and Assembly 2026 held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO ...

From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director, Gift Shoko, during the FY 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings Plc posted a 55% growth in Profit After Tax to Kshs. 75.5 billion, up from Kshs. 48.8 billion in the same reporting period in 2024, marking a record performance driven by its successful strategic transformation. The Board proposed a dividend payout of Kshs. 21.7 billion, translating to Kshs. 5.75 per share, a 35.3% increase from Kshs. 16 billion (Kshs. 4.25 per share) in 2024. Regional banking subsidiaries registered a 53% growth in profit after tax to Kshs. 36.3 billion, driven by strong performance across key markets including DRC, Uganda, and Tanzania, alongside robust loan expansion of 17% in DRC, 22% in Rwanda, and 61% in Tanzania. Diversification efforts were reinforced by strong momentum in insurance, with gross written premiums rising 75% and profit before tax increasing 36%. The Group also delivered significant social impact, investing approximately Kshs. 99.5 billion in sustainability initiatives, underscoring its continued evolution into a diversified, technology-driven pan-African financial services group.

Equity Group posts record Ksh75.5 billion profit

by Matooke Republic

March 19, 2026

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record FY2025 results in Kenya’s corporate history, posting a 55% increase in Profit After ...

From Left to Right: Equity Group Non-Executive Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Equity Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Isabela Maganga, during the Q3 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings Plc posted a 32% growth in Profit After Tax to Kshs. 54.1 billion, up from Kshs. 40.9 billion in the same period last year, marking another quarter of strong performance and resilience.

Equity Group records 32% growth in profit after tax for Q3 2025

by Matooke Republic

November 1, 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced its Q3 2025 results, showcasing a robust performance driven by strategic transformation and resilience. ...

Group photo of ELP Scholars who will be flying to different global universities with Equity Bank's Executive Director Mr. Claver Serumaga and Equity Group Foundation Board Director, Mr. Sam Bwaya.

128 Equity Leadership Scholars admitted to global universities

by Matooke Republic

August 13, 2025

A total of 128 Equity Leadership Program (ELP) scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 62 global universities across ...

From Left to Right: Equity Life Assurance (Kenya) Limited Managing Director, Angela Okinda, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, Director Equity Group Foundation Operations, Dr. Joanne Korir and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, during the Half Year 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings posted a 17% growth in Profit After Tax to Kshs. 34.6 billion up from Kshs. 29.6 billion for the period ended 30th June 2025, achieving its strongest quarterly performance in history with a Profit Before Tax of Kshs. 22.9 billion in Q2 2025. Total assets grew by 3% year on year to Kshs. 1.8 trillion, while customer deposits rose by 2% to Kshs. 1.32 trillion. Net loans increased by 4% year on year to Kshs. 825.1 billion. Regional subsidiaries contributed 49% of total deposits, 50% of the loan book, and 46% of profit before tax, with markets such as DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania recording strong growth in profitability, deposits, and loans. This performance underscores Equity’s successful transformation from a Kenyan bank into a regional financial powerhouse with an expanding footprint across East and Central Africa.

Equity Group’s half-year net profit rises to Kshs 34.6 billion from Kshs 29.6 billion

by Matooke Republic

August 12, 2025

Four years ago, Equity Group embarked on a journey of transformation. The journey was not of incremental change or optimizing ...

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Tag: Equity Group

Equity Bank Uganda appoints Henry Rugamba as new Board Chairman

Equity Group’s Q1 profit hits UGX 550 billion, driven by digital services and regional growth

Equity Bank strengthens youth leadership drive with new scholar cohort

How Equity is shaping future leaders through discipline, integrity and purpose

Equity moves to create standalone fintech firm

Equity Group MD Mwangi urges bold leadership to reposition Africa in global economy at Rotary Conference

Equity Group posts record Ksh75.5 billion profit

Equity Group records 32% growth in profit after tax for Q3 2025

128 Equity Leadership Scholars admitted to global universities

Equity Group’s half-year net profit rises to Kshs 34.6 billion from Kshs 29.6 billion

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