Equity resumes Africa expansion, targets eight new markets by 2030

James Mwangi, Group CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc, speaking at the 2026 Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Equity Group Holdings has resumed its pan-African expansion after a six-year hiatus, targeting entry into eight more countries over the next four years.

The lender operates in seven countries and aims to expand to 15 markets by 2030, growing its customer base to nearly 100 million from 22.4 million as of December 2025.