Nairobi, Aug. 27 -- Equity Group Holdings staff count rose worth by 410 employees in the three months to June 2026, even as more of its operations shift to digital platforms.

The group's staff count rose to 14,265 in June 2026 from 13,855 in March, with its unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) posting the largest growth in employee count.

Equity's employee numbers have been rising since September 2025 after dropping for three quarters in a row. The group had 12,159 staff as of September 2025.

The drop in staff headcount coincided with an ethics audit on its staff. The fresh growth in staff numbers suggests that Equity is replenishing its workforce.

This is the highest staff number the group has held despite the bulk of its t...