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Equity woos Italian leather industry investors for local partnerships

Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi speaking during investor briefing and release of Q1 2025 financial results. May 29, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

In a bold move to revive and strengthen the leather and tanning sector in Kenya and the broader East and Central African region, Equity Bank is positioning itself as a key financial partner to Italian investors eyeing local collaborations. This initiative comes as Italy pledges support to rejuvenate the industry, fostering deeper economic ties between the two nations.

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