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Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi Pockets Sh275 Million Pay While Governance Storms Rage Around Kenya's Most Profitable Bank

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Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi is taking home Sh275.7 million in total compensation for 2025 — and that is before counting the Sh734.9 million in dividends heading his way. Combined, his total earnings from the bank could shatter the Sh1 billion mark in a single year. While Equity celebrates record profits of Sh71.9 bill

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Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi is taking home Sh275.7 million in total compensation for 2025 — and that is before counting the Sh734.9 million in dividends heading his way. Combined, his total earnings from the bank could shatter the Sh1 billion mark in a single year. While Equity celebrates record profits of Sh71.9 bill

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