Equity Group has rolled out a public whistleblower campaign in a bold move to combat conflict of interest, fraud, and unethical behaviour within its operations. The initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening transparency and accountability across the financial giant’s network.
Zero Tolerance for Misconduct, Says CEO James Mwangi
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi revealed that the campaign comes in the wake of an internal audit that exposed questionable dealings between some bank staff and customers. Speaking on the issue, Mwangi reiterated the bank’s zero-tolerance policy on employee misconduct.
“We are committed to rooting out any unethical or illegal behaviour in our ranks. This whistleblowing initiative empowers the public and our customers to help us uphold the highest standards of integrity,” Mwangi said.
How the Whistleblower System Works
To encourage reporting, Equity Bank has published dedicated whistleblower contact details on its official Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages. The channels are designed to allow confidential reporting of:
- Fraud
- Bullying or harassment
- Criminal activities
- Sexual harassment involving Equity staff
The bank has assured the public that all reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and that no retaliation will occur for whistleblowers acting in good faith.
