How Equity Group Payment Director Died During Official Trip To China

New details have emerged how Equity Group payment director died during official trip to China leaving colleagues and family in shock.

Equity Group is mourning the death of Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, 45, the managing director of Finserve Africa and the group’s director of payments and international banking, who died while on an official trip to China.

Her death was announced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, sending shockwaves through the financial sector, with colleagues and associates expressing sadness over the sudden loss of one of the region’s experienced banking professionals.

Ngigi-Sarwari had built a strong reputation in the financial services industry, particularly in digital banking, financial technology and international payments.

Her experience and leadership had seen her take up senior positions in several major financial institutions before joining Equity Group.

She joined Equity in January 2025, bringing with her extensive knowledge of banking operations and digital financial solutions.

Her appointment came at a time when financial institutions across Africa were increasingly investing in technology to improve access to banking services and make payments more convenient for customers.

In April 2026, she was appointed managing director of Finserve Africa, Equity Group’s digital financial services subsidiary.

In the role, she was responsible for overseeing the company’s strategy, commercial direction and daily operations.

Her work involved guiding the growth of digital financial services as the company sought to strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive market.

Before joining Equity Group, Ngigi-Sarwari served as Visa’s country manager for Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia.

During her time at the global payments company, she gained experience in the development and expansion of payment solutions across different markets.

She had also held senior positions at Standard Chartered, SC Ventures and Stanbic Bank Kenya, further strengthening her experience in banking, financial technology and business development.

Her career in financial services spanned more than two decades, during which she contributed to the growth of digital payments and banking solutions across the region.

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