James Mwangi
KenyafatherMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James Mwangi is a father of four living in Kiambu who has been forced to skip meals to ensure his children have enough to eat, highlighting the harsh economic conditions in Kenya despite reported economic growth.
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James Mwangi is the Chief Executive of Equity Group who stated that the partnership will help unlock opportunities for African entrepreneurs.
ITC, Equity partner to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industriesKenya· 2026-06-03
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group, hailed the scholars as a generation of problem-solvers ready to transform communities.
Calls for youth to be tech-savvy and exploit digital economy opportunitiesKenya· 2026-02-19
James Mwangi will also not be with the side after retiring.
Nairobi City steal the thunder after bagging new mega dealKenya· 2026-02-06
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi expressed excitement about aligning with the central bank.
New CBK loan pricing model sparks lower lending costsKenya· 2026-01-23
Equity boss, Mwangi, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting smallholder farmers in transitioning from rain-fed to irrigation-based farming.
Sh168m irrigation projects boost for Kirinyaga farmersKenya· 2025-11-29
Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi on Friday said the EAC region, specifically Kenya, now offers the scale, stability and demographic advantage for long-term growth.
EAC offers demographic advantage for long-term growth, investors toldKenya· 2025-11-28
James Mwangi is the CEO of Equity Group and discussed the bank's performance during a briefing.
Regional units push Equity profit to Sh52.1b as Kenyan economy slowsKenya· 2025-10-31
James Mwangi is the CEO of Equity Bank Group and a member of the ANCA Governing Council.
Old Mutual boss now joins ANCA leadership councilKenya· 2025-10-11
Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi is listed among the distinguished alumni of the University of Nairobi.
Kenya's alumni networks giving back to struggling universitiesKenya· 2025-09-15
Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi noted that the bank will invest $1 billion of the $6 billion already committed to the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan into financing projects within the initiative.
Ruto signs deal to mobilise Sh12.9 trillion for Africa's green industrial initiativeKenya· 2025-09-08
Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive and Managing Director James Mwangi said the lender’s plan is to shift its interest to loaning the private sector.
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest incomeKenya· 2025-08-25
James Mwangi underscored the significance of the Equity Leaders Programme in shaping the continent’s future.
Over 128 Equity scholars to join top global universitiesKenya· 2025-08-20Dr. James Mwangi, EGF Executive Chairman, stated that the scholarships aim to develop purpose-driven leaders for Kenya's future.
Students urged to embrace innovation and dual trainingKenya· 2025-08-19
James Mwangi was one of the managers of Cab Investment involved in the loan acquisition.
Son of Mombasa tycoon tells court his signature was forged in Sh1.5b fraudKenya· 2025-08-04
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi commented on the partnership to empower women in business.
IFC, Equity to empower more women-owned enterprisesKenya· 2025-07-22
James Mwangi, the Managing Director of Equity Group, expressed honor at receiving the Best Regional Bank award.
Equity scoops top EAC banking awardKenya· 2025-07-16
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi highlighted the group's positive outlook and strategic vision.
Equity's opening of UAE office gets shareholders' nodKenya· 2025-06-30
Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Holdings Plc Managing Director and CEO, highlighted the Group's resilience amidst a challenging global economic landscape.
Equity Group reports Kshs 15.4 billion profits after tax on prudent cost management and resumption of growth
Tanzania· 2025-06-03
James Mwangi is the chief executive of Equity Group and emphasizes the importance of empowering MSMEs.
Equity Group, African Guarantee Fund to support SMEs with Sh64 billion facilityKenya· 2025-05-13
James Mwangi is the CEO of Equity Bank and is involved in promoting the GI initiative.
Stakeholders seek to make Kenyan tea top brand in the global marketKenya· 2025-05-07
James Mwangi shared his experience of paying for a job in Iraq and recovering part of his payment through a bank.
Mutua's overseas jobs: Senators told how applicants lost millionsKenya· 2025-04-28
James Mwangi has received the Freedom of the City of London Award for his efforts in advancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa.
Equity boss receives Freedom of the City of London honoursKenya· 2025-04-16
James Mwangi, an operator in the bodaboda sector, highlights the shift to mobile payments.
The rise and rise of Mpesa in Kenya's economyKenya· 2025-04-10
Equity Group Chief Executive James Mwangi will receive Sh542.4 million through his 3.39 per cent shareholding.
Equity bank to pay record dividend after Sh46.5 billion profit surgeKenya· 2025-03-28James Mwangi, the Chief Executive of Equity Group, highlighted business opportunities in Africa during a session with MBA students from Columbia Business School.
Equity boss roots for African businesses as top US varsity visitsKenya· 2025-03-23
The driving force behind Equity Bank’s rise, Mwangi transformed a small microfinance institution into East Africa’s largest financial services provider.
The 15 most powerful people in African business 2025Tanzania· 2025-03-03
Party for Democratic Reforms leader James Mwangi says politicians were only thinking about their survival.
Fluid political pacts a bedrock of confusionKenya· 2025-02-19
James Mwangi noted that a Ruto-Raila alliance would reshape Kenya’s political landscape.
How Raila's incorporation in Ruto administration will neutralize key government figuresKenya· 2025-02-19
James Mwangi noted that a Ruto-Raila alliance would reshape Kenya’s political landscape.
How Raila's incorporation in Ruto administration will neutralize key government figuresKenya· 2025-02-19
James Mwangi, a father of four in Kiambu, skips meals to ensure his children have enough to eat.
If economy is growing, why are Kenyans getting poorer?Kenya· 2025-02-18
