Equity Bank has been named Bank of the Year at the 2025 Africa Safety Congress and AfriSAFE Awards, reaffirming its leadership in workplace safety, environmental management, and sustainability within the financial services sector.

The AfriSAFE Awards, Africa’s premier platform for recognizing excellence in health, safety, security, sustainability, and environmental stewardship, brought together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators during the two-day congress held from 13th to 14th November in Mombasa.

The event culminated in a high-profile awards ceremony celebrating organizations driving the continent’s safety and sustainability agenda.

Reacting to the achievement, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, said the award underscores the Group’s long-term commitment to responsible and sustainable banking.

“Safety, sustainability, and the well-being of our people form the foundation of our business. This recognition reflects the deliberate investments we continue to make to ensure our operations remain safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible across all our markets,” said Dr. Mwangi.

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He added: “We view this award not just as a milestone but as motivation to keep raising the bar on what responsible financial institutions can achieve.”

He added: “We view this award not just as a milestone but as motivation to keep raising the bar on what responsible financial institutions can achieve.”

Equity Bank’s selection followed a rigorous multi-stage evaluation conducted by a panel of seven distinguished judges drawn from five global regions, including notable human rights attorney and scholar Prof. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall.

The judges commended the Bank for its exemplary performance across key Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Sustainability (HSSES) pillars, noting its strong Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance, advanced HSE programs, robust sustainability systems, and comprehensive staff well-being initiatives. Equity’s Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (HSEMS) was singled out as a sector-leading framework.

According to AfriSAFE, Equity Bank demonstrated outstanding safety and sustainability standards across its operations in Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. The Bank’s emphasis on continuous staff training, employee welfare, and adherence to regulatory requirements further strengthened its position as a model institution in workplace safety. These efforts have also enhanced stakeholder confidence among regulators, partners, and customers.

By clinching the AfriSAFE 2025 Bank of the Year Award, Equity Bank joins a distinguished list of organizations recognized for advancing a safer, healthier, and more sustainable continent. The accolade aligns with AfriSAFE’s mission to champion innovation, promote cross-sector collaboration, and elevate HSSES practices across Africa.