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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 2025 Investor Briefing event.
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 2025 Investor Briefing event.

Equity Group Posts Record 55% Surge in Profit to KSh75.5b: Uganda Bounces Back With 500% Growth in Net Profit – A Defining First Year for MD Gift Shoko

Equity Group Holdings has delivered one of the most remarkable financial performances in East Africa’s banking history, posting a 55% surge in profit after tax to KSh75.5 billion in FY2025, up from
March 18, 2026
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. The Group maintained solid profitability with Return on Average Equity of 26.4% and Return on Average Assets of 4.1%, supported by a 16% growth in net interest income and continued efficiency improvements that reduced the cost-to-income ratio to 50.6% up from 55.1%. Regional subsidiaries remained key growth drivers, contributing 45% of Profit Before Tax, 50% of deposits, and 53% of the loan book, with DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania recording robust gains in profitability, deposits, and loans. The results reflect Equity’s ongoing transformation into a diversified, technology-driven regional financial powerhouse with an expanding footprint across East and Central Africa.

Equity Group Announces Strong Q3 2025 Results, Recording A 32% Growth In Profit After Tax Reflecting Strategic Transformation

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced its Q3 2025 results, showcasing a robust performance driven by strategic transformation and resilience. The Group’s Profit After Tax surged 32% to Kshs 54.1 billion up
October 31, 2025
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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 records 17% growth in profit after tax to Kshs. 34.6 billion up from Kshs.29.6 billion as transformation starts to bear fruits, despite challenging operating environment

Four years ago, Equity Group embarked on a journey of transformation. The journey was not of incremental change or optimizing the business but one of self-disruption and complete transformation. Nothing, including the
August 12, 2025
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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.

Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the African Banker Awards 2025

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
July 16, 2025
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