Kenyan banker James Mwangi gains $7.9 million from Equity Group stake
James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake gains $7.9 million as the Kenyan lender’s shares rally, lifting his holdings and confidence.
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James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake gains $7.9 million as the Kenyan lender’s shares rally, lifting his holdings and confidence.
The solid performance reinforces the lender’s position among Africa’s most profitable financial services groups.
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Kenyan banker James Mwangi leads Equity Group to a 17% profit rise, posting $267 million with assets reaching $13.9 billion.
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This marks a significant milestone in the bank’s international expansion strategy as it seeks to deepen global connectivity and access new markets.
Equity Group posted $119.2 million Q1 profit, down 4.24% on weak income growth and currency losses, offset by digital and regional expansion momentum.
Kenya’s court cleared James Mwangi-led Equity Bank to sell EAC assets tied to a $17 million loan, ending a years-long legal battle over the debt.
The bank, East Africa’s largest by assets, revealed that the affected employees spanned senior managers and junior staff across its branch network and head office.
Mwangi’s stake has grown in value from Ksh5.44 billion ($42.06 million) to Ksh6.19 billion ($47.84 million).
The strategic alliance is set to revolutionize financial access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across East and Central Africa.
His stake in the lender, worth over $45 million, represents a 3.39 percent share in the leading financial services group.