Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Board of Directors of Equity Group Holdings Plc, the largest bank on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by market capitalization, has withdrawn its recommendation of a Ksh. 9.5 billion ($88 million) dividend payout to its shareholders. According to a statement, Equity states that “the …
Read More »MPs summon Security Ministers over non-compliance with gender, equity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the budget committee have summoned ministers for Defence and security to explain why the sector failed to comply with gender and equity requirements. The decision stemmed from a presentation from Equal Opportunities Commission on the gender and equity responsiveness of the …
Read More »Equity Group unveils a new look
Equity’s refresh geared towards leveraging on the brand’s global capability, strong heritage, internal talent assembly and agile business model to scale across demographic segments in Africa Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has launched a new brand identity that reflects a streamlined financial services provider positioned as …
Read More »Equity Bank gives Martyrs Day celebrations Shs20 million boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank (U) Ltd has made a Shs20 million donation to the organizing committee of the Martyrs Day celebrations as Ugandans and the world prepares to celebrate June 3, 2019. The celebrations are to last for a week. Equity Bank’s Marketing and Communications Manager …
Read More »Equity Bank sees 2019 as good year
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank is one of the 25 commercial banks offering financial services in Uganda. The Independent’s Julius Businge spoke to the Bank’s Executive Director, Anthony M. Kituuka on their strategy to deliver good growth in 2019 and beyond. What are your expectations in this New …
Read More »NSSF, Equity Bank boost UBTS with blood donation drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) has received a huge boost after the National Social Security Fund in partnership with Equity Bank unveiled a week long blood donation drive on Jan.08. The initiative is expected to collect at least 4,500 units, according to the NSSF …
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