EQUITY BANK LTD
DR. JAMES MWANGI'S AWARDS
MR. PETER MUNGA'S AWARDS

  • EQUITY BANK AWARDS
    AWARD GRANTING ORGANIZATION MOTIVATION YEAR REGION OFFERED
    Best Bank (Tier 1) Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards The Banking Awards recognize and reward best practices in the banking industry based on various parameters including customer service, innovation and reach 2013 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Kenya Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards The Banking Awards recognize and reward best practices in the banking industry based on various parameters including customer service, innovation and reach 2013 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Bank with Lowest Charges Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards The Banking Awards recognize and reward best practices in the banking industry based on various parameters including customer service, innovation and reach 2013 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Kenya in terms of Customer Deposits RSM Ashvir For being amongst banks with a deposit base of over Ksh 75 billion. The ranking is based on various assessment faculties which include customer experience, branch network, social impact, risk management and management & governance 2013 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank (Tier 1) Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding  & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2012 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Kenya Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2012 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Microfinance Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding &  celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2012 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Most Innovative Bank in Africa African Banker Magazine - African Banker Awards For being a financial institution that is making a big impact on improving the banking industry in Africa 2012 Arusha, Tanzania
    Best Managed Company in Africa; Banking and Finance Sector EuroMoney Magazine Analysts from leading banks and research institutes nominate the top three companies in each of the countries they cover, bearing in mind market strength, profitability, growth potential and quality of management and earnings. 2012 London, U.K.
    Best Initiative in Support of SMEs and the Millennium Development Goals Africa Investor To reward exceptional business practices, economic achievements & investments that support the Millennium Development Goals 2011 Africa Investor Awards
    Clinton Global Initiative Recognition CGI Mega Cities, Mega Challenges Session For a model which gears at ensuring financial inclusivity 2011 Washington D.C., USA
    New Sustainability Champion World Economic Forum Report 2011 The only bank across emerging markets that meets the criteria of covering, innovation, growth & corporate sustainability 2011 World Economic Forum
    Ai 40 Company of the Year Africa Investor Series Awards To recognize and reward exceptional business practices, economic achievements & investments across the investment spectrum in Africa 2010 New York, USA
    Microfinance Bank of the Year African Banker Magazine - African Banker Awards For assisting local communities & aspiring entrepreneurs to raise finance, ultimately contributing to their growth & development 2009 Istanbul, Turkey
    African Business of the Year Common Wealth Businesses Council & Africa Business Awards by African Business Magazine Recognizes businesses which returned outstanding returns & growth rates coupled with innovative working techniques, & development of staff & the community it operates in.  2009 London, U.K.
    Ai Financial Reporting Award Africa Investor For leadership & efforts in financial reporting 2009 Paris, France
    Best Bank in Inter-Bank Sports Kenya Institute of Bankers The sports competition brings together all financial institutions in Kenya in a variety of sporting games 2009 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Kenya  Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2009 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Performing Company in Africa Africa Investor Series Awards For financial performance reflected by the strong growth in revenue & profitability, & underpinned by a strong balance sheet 2009 New York, USA
    Most Sustainable Bank of the Year in Africa & Middle East Financial Times & IFC The award rewards financial institutions that show leadership & innovation 2009 London, U.K.
    Best Bank in Inter-Bank Sports Kenya Institute of Bankers The sports competition brings together all financial institutions in Kenya in a variety of sporting games 2008 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Kenya Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2008 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Kenya EuroMoney Magazine Awarded for excellence in the financial services industry 2008 London, U.K.
    Best Bank in Kenya  Renaissance Capital Awards Award for asset quality, capital adequacy, earnings & liquidity; all indicators that are standard measures used internationally by rating agencies to grade banks. 2008 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Performing Ai 100 Company in Africa Africa Investor Awards Recognizes the best performing public listed company in Africa based on market capitalization, value of shares traded as a proportion of market capitalization, & financial performance in terms of size & the ability of the company to create value for investors 2008 New York, USA
    Microfinance Bank of the Year African Banker Magazine - African Banker Awards Award for the micro finance lender who has contributed most to the reduction of poverty in Africa 2008 Washington D.C., USA
    Best Bank in Kenya EuroMoney Magazine Due to the bank's effort in encouraging the unbanked to get involved with the banking sector 2007 London, U.K.
    Best Overall Bank in Kenya (1st Runners up) Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2007 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Microfinance Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2007 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Product Innovation (1st Runners up) Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2007 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in Retail Banking Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2007 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Bank in SME Banking (2nd Runners up) Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2007 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Best Microfinance Institution in Africa MicroCapital Awards Award is based on the bank's return, number of borrowers & size of portfolio, growth & expense ratio. 2007 USA & Latin America
    Fastest Growing Bank Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards Recognizing, awarding & celebrating exemplary performers & successes of the banking sector 2007 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Company of the Year Award (COYA) Kenya Institute of Management - Company of the Year Awards (COYA) For being the best company in Corporate Planning Management 2006 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Trophy of Excellence Kenya Bankers Association For being the institution with highest number of qualified bankers 2005 Nairobi, Kenya 
    Trophy of Excellence Kenya Bankers Association For being the institution with highest number of qualified bankers 2004 Nairobi, Kenya 

     

  • DR. JAMES MWANGI'S AWARDS
    AWARD GRANTING ORGANIZATION MOTIVATION YEAR REGION OFFERED
    International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Award for Philanthropy International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) The award recognizes eminent African individuals and corporations actively impacting on community development, philanthropy and empowerment of the African continent. Dr. Mwangi was cited for his role in advancing economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Kenya and the East African region. 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa
    Forbes Africa Person of the Year Forbes Africa For making a real impact in business by stimulating economic growth, creating employment, spearheading innovation and bringing new technologies to the continent as well as being a positive influence to society. This award acknowledges those hard working business people across Africa who help carry the continent forward. 2012 Lagos, Nigeria
    East Africa Business Leader ABN Group & CNBC Africa The award is a recognition and tribute to African Business Leaders. Notably those who have made a qualitative and quantitative difference to the companies, industries and communities that they serve. 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa
    Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of The Year 2012 Ernst & Young For stimulating innovation, job creation & prosperity during both periods of growth & in challenging economic conditions.  Not only has Dr. Mwangi really transformed people’s lives across Africa by offering them access to funding that they have never had before, Equity Bank continues to grow quickly through a strong financial performance 2012 Monte Carlo, Monaco
    Life Achievement Award Think Business Kenya - Banking Awards For the role & efforts in financial inclusion for previously unbanked Kenyan citizens 2012 Kenya
    Chief of the Order of The Burning Spear (CBS) State Commendation - Republic of Kenya The highest order for private citizens in Kenya, for contribution towards the country's economic development 2011 Kenya
    African Banker of the Year African Banker Awards For ensuring financial inclusivity for the unbanked masses 2011 Washington D.C., USA
    African Banker of the Year African Banker Awards For revolutionizing Kenya's banking industry, pioneering the first mobile banking technology in the world to reach out to the unbanked, & for championing the empowerment of ordinary people through inclusive finance 2010 Washington D.C., USA
    Top 50 Emerging Market Business Leaders Financial Times For revolutionizing banking in Kenya through an innovative approach to banking by bringing financial services closer to the unbanked majority in the country 2010 London, U.K.
    Honorary Doctorate (Letters) African Nazarene University For the innovative ideas that have transformed the lives of millions of Kenyans through the introduction of the revolutionary money transfer account M-Kesho. M-Kesho will change the banking culture through the technology that provides convenient
    deposit & withdrawal of money, saving, access to credit & insurance facilities    		 2010 Kenya
    Africa CEO of the Year /  Africa 100 CEO Category Index Africa Investor Series Awards Leadership, which had transformed Equity Bank from a technically insolvent building society to a fully fledged publicly listed commercial bank with over 3.6 million account holders accounting for 51% of all bank accounts in Kenya 2009 New York, USA
    Honorary  Doctorate (Entrepreneurship) Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) In recognition of setting trends in entrepreneurial innovation, in line with the university's mission 2008 Kenya
    Honorary Doctorate (Humane Letters) Kenyatta University In recognition of outstanding achievements in transforming the lives of thousands of ordinary people & in recognition of the that fact that these achievements are in tandem with Kenyatta University’s mission of service to humanity 2007 Kenya
    Honorary  Doctorate (Business Administration) Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) Cited his visionary leadership that transformed Equity Bank from a technically insolvent institution to become one of the leading banks in Kenya 2007 Kenya
    Global Vision Award in Microfinance G8 Vision Summit  For initiating concepts of the future that will shape the world economy 2007 Berlin, Germany
    Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) State Commendation - Republic of Kenya Awarded in recognition of outstanding or distinguished services rendered to the Kenyan nation 2006 Kenya
    Head of State Commendation (HSC) - Civilian Division State Commendation - Republic of Kenya Awarded in recognition of outstanding or distinguished services rendered to the Kenyan nation 2004 Kenya

     

  • MR. PETER MUNGA'S AWARDS
    AWARD GRANTING ORGANIZATION MOTIVATION YEAR REGION OFFERED
    Chief of the Order of The Burning Spear (CBS) Head of State Commendation - Republic of Kenya The highest order for private citizens in Kenya, for contribution towards the country's economic development 2011 Kenya
    Yara Prize Yara Foundation Transforming the lives & fortunes of thousands of small scale farmers in Africa & empowering them to be creators & generators of employment. 2009 Oslo, Norway
    Elder of The Burning Spear (EBS) State Commendation - Republic of Kenya Awarded in recognition of outstanding or distinguished services rendered to the Kenyan nation 2006 Kenya