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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMay 20, 2026
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Equity Q1 net profit up 24pc to Sh18.3b on regional units

Equity’s regional expansion paid off, becoming the primary engine of earnings...
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Equity Group, Kenya's largest bank by customers, has reported a 23.8% increase in its first-quarter net profit, reaching Sh18.3 billion. This growth was largely propelled by strong performance from its regional subsidiaries.
- The bank's net profit surged from Sh14.8 billion in the same period last year, with regional units contributing 50% of the overall profitability.
- Equity Group saw its total income rise by 15% to Sh55.3 billion, with both interest and non-funded income showing significant growth.
- Subsidiaries in Tanzania, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo experienced substantial profit increases, underscoring the success of the Group's pan-African strategy.
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