{"id":14132,"date":"2020-09-09T17:35:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T17:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/kenya\/?p=14132"},"modified":"2020-09-09T17:35:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T17:35:10","slug":"equity-groups-james-mwangi-wins-2020-oslo-business-for-peace-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/economy\/equity-groups-james-mwangi-wins-2020-oslo-business-for-peace-award","title":{"rendered":"Equity Group\u2019s James Mwangi wins 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Author: Agency<\/strong>
\nAfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Equity Group Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi is the winner of the 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award which is also described as the \u201cNobel Prize for Business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Organisers of the award recognized Mwangi for his business worthy values in championing financial inclusion for all in East and Central Africa.<\/p>\n

He joins previous winners which include Richard Branson of the Virgin Group who is inspired by a love of humanity and a desire for superior solutions that has made him an effective and beneficial voice, in many fields; Marilyn Carlson Nelson of Carlson Companies; Paul Polman (formerly) of Unilever and Elon Musk Founder, CEO of Tesla and lead designer of SpaceX among others.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. Mwangi has helped achieve a social revolution by bringing banking services to people who previously had limited access to them, bolstering Kenya\u2019s GDP. He is an exceptional entrepreneur and humanitarian.<\/p>\n

The Committee sees him as a shining example of how business leaders can accelerate change and help solve the world\u2019s problems,\u201d said Per Saxegaard, founder of the Oslo Business for Peace Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a world of various complexities such as globalization, polarisation, and environmental struggles, this year\u2019s honourees have led by using business as a tool for change. They are role models to society and their peers, have earned stakeholders\u2019 trust, and stand out as advocates,\u201d says Per Saxegaard, founder of the Oslo Business for Peace Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough their business activities, they have made substantial contributions towards reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 8: helping to achieve sustained, sustainable and inclusive growth and decent work for all,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Equity boss dedicated the award to his staff and customers “who have continuously inspired us by trusting and believing in our common purpose and dream, that together we can solve our problems by seeking innovative solutions anchored on shared value and prosperity.”<\/p>\n

“By walking with us, they have demonstrated resilience in pursuing their dreams and have emerged winners by improving their lives and livelihoods and bringing joy and happiness to their families and communities,\u201d Mwangi said.<\/p>\n