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Kenyan banker James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake tops $100 million after rally

Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi sees his Equity Group stake top $100 million as a 54 percent stock surge drives record Nairobi exchange gains.

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Equity Group headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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East Africa’s largest lender, Equity Group, sees first-half profit top $350 million

Equity Group’s first-half profit rose 32 percent to KSh45.5 billion ($352 million), driven by stronger lending and regional growth.

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Kenyan banking chief James Mwangi gains $12.1 million from Equity Group rally

James Mwangi’s Equity Group stake rises $12.1 million as shares climb 18.3 percent on Nairobi Securities Exchange amid strong earnings growth.

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Equity Group headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Equity Group seeks approval for $26.8 million insurance expansion 

Equity Group seeks approval for a $26.8 million insurance expansion covering Kenya and DRC, adding new microinsurance and life units.

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Equity Group headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Equity Group’s Q1 2026 profit jumps 24 percent to $150 million on regional growth

Equity Group Q1 2026 profit rises 24 percent to $150 million on strong regional banking and digital income growth across East Africa.

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Equity Group headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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After $555 million profit, Equity targets Angola, Zambia, Mozambique acquisitions

After over $555 million profit in 2025, Equity Group eyes Angola, Zambia and Mozambique acquisitions as regional expansion accelerates.

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Kenyan banker James Mwangi
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Kenyan banker James Mwangi to earn $5.7 million dividend from Equity Group

Kenyan banker James Mwangi will receive a $5.7 million dividend as Equity Group reports rising profits and regional growth.

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Equity Group headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kenya’s Equity Group enters pharmacy business to reduce treatment costs

Equity Group enters pharmacy business through Equity Afia, aiming to cut treatment costs and expand healthcare services across East and Central Africa.

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