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Equity Group Posts Ksh19 1 Billion Profit as Regional Units Drive Growth

Managing DirectorTrade Policy And IntegrationRegional IntegrationTrade

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Equity Group Holdings (Kenya) reported strong Q1 2026 earnings driven by regional banking expansion and insurance growth. The bank's asset quality improved (NPL ratio down from 14% to 10%). The commercial mechanism is a positive earnings signal for the banking and insurance sectors in East Africa, with potential for increased lending capacity and insurance penetration. No direct commodity or supply chain impact.

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  • Equity Group Holdings net profit up 24% to KSh19.1 billion in Q1 2026
  • Total assets rose 16% to KSh2.04 trillion
  • Customer deposits increased 13% to KSh1.48 trillion
  • Regional subsidiaries contributed 50% of group profitability
  • Insurance gross written premiums up 30% to KSh4.5 billion

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