Equity Bank Sponsors Murang’a Investment Forum with Sh15M

Strategic Sponsorship Announced

Equity Bank has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025. This follows a landmark Sh15 million sponsorship agreement between Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi and Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata.

The conference, set for June 13–14, 2025, at Thika Greens Golf Resort, positions Equity as a strategic partner. It also highlights the bank’s historic ties to Murang’a County.

“Equity is not just sponsoring this conference — we are investing in the future of the people,” said Dr. Mwangi. “This event is about unlocking industrial potential, attracting capital, and supporting local enterprise.”

Driving Industrial Growth in Murang’a

Themed “Unlocking Murang’a as an Industrial Hub,” the conference aims to spotlight emerging investment opportunities in agro-processing, healthcare, technology, education, housing, and manufacturing.

Governor Irungu Kang’ata announced that the county is offering thousands of acres of land to investors. These parcels include areas classified as Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones, which come with attractive tax incentives.

Equity Bank Sponsors Murang’a Investment Forum with Sh15M Boost

Moreover, Murang’a’s proximity to Thika town and Nairobi gives it a logistical advantage. Easy access to markets and raw materials boosts the county’s appeal as an investment destination.

Investment opportunities also include:

• County Aggregation Industrial Park

• Gikono Landfill Project

• Murang’a County Creameries Cooperative Union

• SME Parks

• Mariira Farm Kenyatta Agricultural Training Centre

• Mukurwe Wa Nyagathanga Cultural Site

A Partnership for Transformation

Governor Kang’ata emphasized the conference’s regional significance. “We are not just building Murang’a we are positioning it as Kenya’s next frontier of industrial growth. Equity Bank understands the grassroots and the power of financial inclusion.”

This sponsorship builds on Equity Bank’s existing partnerships in the county, which include:

• Financial literacy and access-to-credit for youth and women

• MSME financing support

• Strengthening agribusiness value chains (especially dairy, avocado, and macadamia)

• Technical assistance under Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives

• Participation in the CAIP agro-processing program

• GIS research in partnership with the French Embassy

• Collaboration with Murang’a tea factories

Why Murang’a Is a Key Investment Magnet

Just 30 km from Nairobi, Murang’a is becoming a top industrial destination due to:

• A 1,300-acre industrial park with zones for healthcare, tech, and heavy industry

• Strong agriculture value chains, including tea, avocado, and dairy

• Excellent transport infrastructure and access to national fiber optic networks

• Investor-friendly policies and a county-level one-stop-shop facilitation model

With Equity Bank’s support, Murang’a’s first investment conference is expected to catalyze long-term economic transformation and attract high-impact capital to the region.

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