Equity Bank has emerged as the top Overall Bank in Kenya during the Think Business Banking Awards 2017.
The bank scooped a total of 19 awards out of a possible 24 entries it had submitted.
Equity beat competition from other lenders by scooping the first position in 13other categories; Best Bank in Mortgage Finance, Best Bank in Agency Banking, Best Bank in Retail Banking, Best Bank in Product Innovation, Best Bank in Trade Financing, Best Bank with theLowest Charges to Individuals, Best Bank in Sustainable CorporateSocial Responsibility, Best Commercial Bank in Micro Finance, Best Bank in Agribusiness &Livestock Finance, Outstanding Young Banker of the Year – Gakii Mwongera, Best Bank in Integrated Digital Marketing and Best Bank in Tier one category.
Equity Bank Managing Director and CEO also won the Chief Executive of the Year.
“I am humbled by this recognition which further validates our strategy and pursuit of financial inclusion while giving our customers freedom, choice and control,” Dr. Mwangi said.