NAIROBI — Equity Group reported a 52% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit for 2025, driven by higher interest income and a decline in loan loss provisions.
The regional lender posted 92.1 billion Kenyan shillings in pre-tax profit, up from 60.7 billion shillings in 2024.
Interest Income Drives Earnings Growth
Net interest income rose to 126.9 billion shillings from 108.8 billion shillings, reflecting strong lending performance and improved margins.
Decline in Loan Loss Provisions
Loan loss provisions fell to 14.5 billion shillings, down from 20.2 billion shillings a year earlier, indicating improved asset quality.
Regional Expansion Strategy
Equity Group operates across multiple African markets, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This regional footprint supports revenue diversification and growth opportunities across frontier markets.
Investor Outlook
The strong financial performance highlights resilience in East Africa’s banking sector and positions Equity Group for continued growth.
CABN Contributor