James Mwangi's Equity Group abandons Ethiopia-first strategy to acquire Angolan bank
James Mwangi's Equity Group is pivoting to Angola for a bank acquisition after Ethiopia's restrictive foreign ownership rules stall its market entry.
Equity Bank
Peter Munga loses bid to block Britam shares auction over $3.35 million loan
The bank seeks to recover $3.35 million in loans owed by Equatorial Nut Processors, controlled by Munga.
James Mwangi-led Equity Bank secures $20 million facility to boost financial access in Kenya's refugee regions
Equity Bank, in partnership with IFC, completes a $20 million Risk Sharing Facility to improve financial access for underserved communities, including refugees and hosts.
Paul Ndung’u loses court battle to stop $4.8-million auction
The case was brought against Ndung’u by Equity Bank.
James Mwangi’s Equity Bank partners with African Guarantee Fund to promote female-led MSMEs
The $75-million deal will provide loans to female-led micro, small and medium-sized businesses in four African countries.