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A leading financial services provider in East Africa, focusing on banking, insurance, and technology.
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Equity Group Expands Rigorous Anti-Fraud Drive to Uganda Amid Deepening Governance Overhaul
Tech In Africa - Jul 12, 2025
Equity Group has initiated a 'culture of accountability' campaign in Uganda to reinforce internal controls. The campaign follows the dismissal of more than 1,500 Kenyan staff over alleged fraudulent activities.

Kenya’s Equity Group enters Health Insurance market as integrated banking model takes shape
Bendada.com - May 29, 2025
Equity Group is acquiring a subsidiary license to launch Equity Health Insurance, enhancing its financial services. The formation of Equity Group Insurance Holdings Limited was approved during the 20th Annual General Meeting.

Kenya’s central bank reports that UBA has breached capital regulations
Tech In Africa - Oct 31, 2024
UBA Kenya breached capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Kenya. UBA's core capital-to-deposit ratio fell from 29.46% in 2022 to 7.92% in 2023.

Next Wave: What’s the future of Kenyan fintechs?
TechCabal - Sep 18, 2024
M-Pesa processed 20 billion transactions in 2023, representing 60% of Kenya's GDP. Kenyan fintechs secured only 8% of total investments in the fintech sector from 2019 to 2023.
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