Equity Bank Backs Murang’a Industrial Drive with Sh15M Sponsorship
By Victor Korir,
Equity Bank has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025, committing Sh15 million to support the county’s ambitious industrial transformation.
The event, taking place on June 13–14 at Thika Greens Golf Resort, is themed “Unlocking Murang’a as an Industrial Hub” and aims to attract investors to key sectors like agro-processing, manufacturing, healthcare, and housing.
The deal, signed by Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi and Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, highlights the bank’s deep roots in the region and its commitment to grassroots development. Dr. Mwangi said the partnership is about “investing in the future of the people” through capital access, job creation, and enterprise growth.
Equity has a long history in Murang’a, supporting youth, MSMEs, and agribusiness through loans, training, and climate-smart financing.
Murang’a is offering thousands of acres of land — including zones classified as Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones — to investors, with incentives like tax breaks, fast licensing, and strategic access to Nairobi and Thika. Key projects up for investment include the 1300-acre Industrial Park, County Aggregation Industrial Park (CAIP), Murang’a County Creameries, and the Gikono Landfill energy initiative.
Governor Kang’ata positioned the county as Kenya’s next industrial frontier, citing its strong agriculture base, growing infrastructure, and investor-friendly environment. “With Equity Bank on board, we’re not just building Murang’a — we’re building a new engine of Kenya’s economy,” he said.
