Equity Group Holdings Plc has appointed Victoria Cherotich as its Group Company Secretary following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
In a statement on October 16, the Group Board Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, said Cherotich brings more than 15 years of experience in company secretarial services, securities registration, governance advisory and regulatory compliance.
“The Board of Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Victoria Cherotich as Group Company Secretary, following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya. Victoria is an accomplished governance and finance professional with over 15 years of experience in company secretarial services, securities registration, governance advisory and regulatory compliance,” read part of the statement.
Victoria Cherotich Takes Over as Equity Group Company Secretary
Equity Group congratulated Cherotich on her appointment and said the board looked forward to her leadership in advancing the group’s corporate governance standards.
Her appointment follows the transition of Lydia Ndirangu, who will take up the role of Group Chief Tax, Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability Officer.
The board also thanked Ndirangu for her service as company secretary and wished her well in her new role.
“The Board would like to thank Ms Lydia Ndirangu for her distinguished service and wish her well as she assumes the role of Group Chief Tax, Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability Officer,” read part of the announcement.
Her Professional Background
She joined Equity Group in November 2024 as Group Registrar General, overseeing corporate governance, share registry and strategic human resource governance.
She has over 15 years of experience in securities registration, corporate governance, company secretarial services and regulatory compliance.
Cherotich began her career at Image Registrars Limited in 2006 as a registry clerk, rose through various operational roles, and became Director of Operations before being appointed Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2023.
As CEO, she oversaw treasury operations, dividend administration, corporate actions, digital transformation, and client service innovation. She also served as company secretary for several listed companies, including Sameer Africa Plc.
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Cherotich holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. She is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), a Certified Secretary (CS) and an Accredited Governance Auditor.
She has also completed the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) programme.
Her professional experience spans securities registration, governance advisory, project management and digital customer experience.
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Equity Group Financials
Equity Group Holdings Plc recorded a 32 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh45.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from Ksh34.6 billion reported during the same period in 2025.
Profit before tax rose 39 per cent to Ksh57.8 billion from Ksh41.5 billion, reflecting higher earnings during the period.
The group’s total assets grew 20 per cent to Ksh2.16 trillion, while customer deposits rose 21 per cent to Ksh1.59 trillion.
Net loans and advances rose by 19 per cent to Ksh981 billion. The group’s non-performing loans ratio improved to 9.5 per cent.
Equity Group also reported that 98.3 per cent of its transactions were conducted outside traditional bank branches, reflecting the uptake of its digital banking services.
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