Equity named best regional bank in East Africa

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, July 15 - Equity Bank has been awarded the title of Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards, held in Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Equity Bank has been named the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Equity Bank was recognized for its commitment to financial inclusion and socio-economic transformation across East Africa.
Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO, emphasized the bank's dedication to transformative financial services.
The bank's operations span across six countries, including Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, with a focus on sectors like agriculture, health, and clean energy.

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