Equity Bank
About Company
On 31st December, 2014, Equity Building Society, as it had previously been known as, became Equity Group Holdings Limited, a non-operating holding company, after undergoing a process of restructuring, so as to further meet its objectives. In 1984, Equity Building Society -now the bank arm of the group- was founded, and has recorded various key milestones through the years. In…Â read more
1984
In 1984, Equity Building Society -now the bank arm of the group- was founded, and has recorded various key milestones through the years.
2004
In 2004, the Equity Building Society was converted into a fully-fledged commercial bank. Its name changed to Equity Bank Limited. (EBL).
2006
In 2006, Equity Bank was listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange, now the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), where it has become the largest bank by market capitalization.
2007
The Bank attracted Helios, a strategic investor who invested USD 185 million into it in 2007.
2010
Equity Bank established the Equity Group Foundation, a vehicle that has fully transformed the concept of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.
2014
In 2014 Equitel was introduced; Equity Bank’s mobile network which played a major role in the digital disruption which saw 2.7 million Equitel activation and 20% market share in two years.
2015
In 2015, in a quest to further enhance its Pan-African reach and financial inclusion agenda, the Group commenced operations in the DRC through the acquisition of Pro-Credit Bank.
2017
In 2017, Equity Group launched Finserve, an arm whose aim is to build relevant consumer-focused financial technology solutions for individual consumers and organizations.
Our Philosophies
Our Purpose
Transforming lives, giving dignity and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.
Our Vision
To be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa.
Mission Statement
We offer integrated financial services that socially and economically empower consumers, businesses and communities.
Positioning Statement
Equity provides Inclusive Financial Services that transform livelihoods, give dignity and expand opportunities.
Tagline
Your Listening, Caring Partner.
Motto
Growing Together in Trust.
Our Core Values
Our values are intrinsically weaved into our business, flowing through every aspect of our day to day and embracing it as our culture. They are reflections of what we believe in and as guiding principles provide a standard through which we measure ourselves.
