Businessman gets backing for KNCCI presidential bid

Equity Bank Chief Commercial Officer Polycarp Igathe joins the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Presidential candidate Richard Ngatia and his wife when he launched his manifesto at the (KICC). [George Orido/Standard]

Equity Bank has pledged funds for a candidate running for a position in the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to provide cheaper loans to small businesses.

Richard Ngatia, who launched his manifesto yesterday, received the financial undertaking from Equity's Chief Commercial Officer Polycarp Igathe.