Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s significant role in deepening financial inclusion, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable economic development across East Africa. Equity Bank’s recognition is a reflection of its impactful presence across the region, driven by a purpose-led approach, customer-centric innovation, and strong support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The award affirms the growing influence of regional financial institutions in shaping the continent’s economic future. Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi said “We…
Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the African Banker Awards 2025

Zemedeneh Negatu, Chairman of the Washington, DC-based capital investment fund, Fairfax Africa Fund, LLC (Left) hands over an award for Best Regional Bank - East Africa to Equity Bank Kenya Head of Women and Youth Banking, Dr. Silpah Owich (Right) at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Equity Bank was named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards, highlighting the Bank’s significant role in deepening financial inclusion, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable economic development across East Africa.




