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The acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank gives KCB a foothold in the DRC, a country with a population of over 94 million. [Photo/ Majira]
FEATURED STORY

KCB Eats Equity’s Lunch in DRC With Ksh15B Deal

Financial inclusion rates in the DRC have been growing - driven largely by the uptake of mobile money. Data from the World Bank's...

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Equity Group CEO James Mwangi and other officials when he presided over the official inauguration of the rebranded Equity BCDC office block in Central Kinshasa in April 2021. [Photo /PSCU]
BUSINESSPOLITICS

Equity Suffers DRC Backlash Over Ruto’s Comments

Speaking in Kiswahili at a campaign event, Ruto was calling for Kenya to look to explore new markets for livestock - and referenced...

Equity Group CEO James Mwangi. The firm unveiled its new brand identity in DRC, Equity BCDC, in February 2021. [Photo/ RMS]
BUSINESS

Equity’s DRC Business Will Overtake Kenya – James Mwangi Predicts

Equity's plan in DRC included an accelerated digital strategy with a range of easily accessible financial products and services. This is in addition...

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Equity Group CEO James Mwangi unveiling the bank's new headquarters in Kinshasa, DRC following its merger with BCDC. It will serve as the hub for further expansion into Central Africa.
BUSINESS

Uhuru Unveils Equity’s Central Africa Headquarters in DRC

Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, President Uhuru congratulated Equity for the milestone of its successful acquisition, integration and merger to create EquityBCDC, which...

The new Equity BCDC identity unveiled in Kinshasa on February 11, 2021
BUSINESSMARKETS

Equity Unveils New Congo Brand Identity After Merger

In July 2020, Equity Group through its subsidiary Equity BCDC completed the acquisition of majority shares of BCDC from the family of George...