James Mwangi gains $17.6 million as Equity Group shares rise
In 2024, the market value of Mwangi's stake increased by Ksh1.51 billion ($17.57 million), fueled by a robust stock performance on the NSE.
James Mwangi
Equity Group aims for 50 million jobs by 2030 with World Bank appointment
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi sets ambitious goal to create 50 million jobs in Africa by 2030, following his appointment to the World Bank’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs.
Equity Insurance unit’s nine-month profit surges to $8.26 million, outpaces regional banking subsidiaries
Equity Life Assurance Kenya, a fast-growing subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings, posts a remarkable 181-percent profit increase, signaling robust performance in the insurance sector.
James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake nears $50 million
James Mwangi, Kenya's richest banker, solidifies his position with a 12.64% increase in Equity Group shares, boosting his net worth to nearly $50 million.
Equity Group partners with DEG to launch German desk in East Africa
The initiative will focus on enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both regions.
Equity Group's nine-month profit rises 13 percent to $317 million
Regional subsidiaries contributed 49.78 percent of the earnings, reflecting the group's successful regional diversification strategy.
Equity Bank secures $20 million to boost financial access in Kenya’s refugee regions
The project is designed to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses and individuals in these marginalized areas.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi gains $5.3 million from stake in Equity Group
Mwangi, who holds a 3.38 percent stake, equivalent to 127,809,180 ordinary shares, has seen his investment rebound by Ksh683.78 million ($5.3 million) over the past seven weeks.
Equity Group, led by star Kenyan banker James Mwangi, to raise salaries for female employees
Equity Group, led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi to increase salaries for female employees to narrow the gender pay gap and promote pay equity.
