Equity Bank Limited

With over 4.1 million accounts, accounting for over 52 of all bank accounts in Kenya, Equity Bank is the largest bank in the region in terms of customer base. The solidness of Equity Bank is underpinned by its shareholder’s funds base of over Kshs 19 billion, making Equity Bank one of the most capitalized banks in the region.Equity Bank has received both local and global accolades for its unique and transformational financial model. The bank is credited for taking banking services to the people through its accessible, affordable and flexible service provision. In June 2009 Equity Bank was the emerging markets most sustainable bank of the year in Africa and the Middle East.In July 2009 Equity Bank received the African Business of the year 2009 award at the Commonwealth Business Council Africa Business awards. Later on in September 2009 at the Africa Banking Awards in Istanbul Turkey, Equity Bank was voted the Best Microfinance Bank in Africa. In 2007 and 2008 consecutively, Equity was named the Best Bank in Kenya by Euromoney Awards of Excellence. Equity is also the holder of the 2007 Global Vision Award in Microfinance for initiating a concept of the future that will shape the Global Economy.Kenya Banking Survey named Equity as the top ranked bank in Kenya in 2008 and 2009. The Renaissance Capital Bank Awards 2008 also named Equity Bank as the Overall Best Bank in Kenya.The world renowned Superbrands has recognized Equity as the only banking Superbrand in East Africa in its first Superbrand edition for East Africa in 2008.Equity Bank has been named by Africa Investor as the 2008 Best Performing Public Listed Company in Africa (Ai 100). For two years in a row it has been voted by the African Banker 2nd Edition as the Best Microfinance bank in Africa. Equity enjoys an A+ Credit rating from Global Credit Rating Agency