ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, July 15 – Equity Bank has been awarded the title of Best Regional Bank in East Africa on the 2025 African Banker Awards, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The recognition highlights the financial institution’s regional footprint and its function in advancing monetary inclusion and socio-economic transformation throughout East Africa.
The award comes as Equity continues to develop its operations within the area, with a give attention to digital innovation, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing, and help for key growth sectors.
“This award is a testomony to our dedication to delivering transformative monetary providers that empower people, companies, and communities throughout East and Central Africa,” mentioned Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO.
He added that the popularity helps the financial institution’s Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan, which focuses on sectors equivalent to agriculture, manufacturing, well being, schooling, and clear power.
The African Banker Awards, now of their nineteenth 12 months, rejoice excellence within the continent’s banking and finance sectors. The occasion is supported by the African Development Bank and different companions together with the African Guarantee Fund.
Omar Ben Yedder, Chair of the Awards Committee, mentioned the function of African monetary establishments in driving growth is more and more necessary.
“The ones who finance you, empower you,” he famous, referencing the strategic place banks maintain in enabling financial development.
Equity Group at present operates in six international locations – Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – and maintains a consultant workplace in Ethiopia.
