EQUITY BANK CROWNED BEST REGIONAL BANK IN EAST AFRICA AT AFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 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.  (Photo credits)

By: Glad Tv reporter 

Equity Bank has been recognized as the 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.

The award is a testament to Equity Bank's commitment to delivering transformative financial services that empower individuals, businesses, and communities across the region. According to Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, "This award validates our regional expansion model and is aligned with our Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan, which seeks to build inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economies across the continent."

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 bank operates in six African markets, serving over 22 million customers and has a strong brand recognition, solid liquidity buffers, and resilient funding profile.

The African Banker Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in African banking, recognizing institutions and leaders that have significantly contributed to the continent's financial sector. Omar Ben Yedder, Chair of the Awards Committee, emphasized the pivotal role of African financial institutions, saying, "Strong African-owned banks are critical to scaling development and banks like Equity are at the forefront of that mission."

This award is a significant milestone for Equity Bank, solidifying its position as a leader in the East African banking sector. With its commitment to shared prosperity and integrated financial services, Equity Bank continues to drive regional transformation and support socio-economic development across the continent.

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