Equity Bank has solidified its commitment to environmental and social responsibility, announcing significant disbursements for climate projects and an expanded social protection program. This move highlights a growing trend among Kenyan lenders to prioritize sustainable financing and community inclusion.

• Equity Bank has cumulatively disbursed Sh26 billion in climate-aligned financing.
• The financing supports areas such as climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and clean cooking technologies.
• 44,700 clean energy equipment, valued at over Sh3.71 billion ($28.5 million), were distributed, benefiting over 1.68 million individuals.
• The bank has expanded financial inclusion programs for refugees and host communities in areas like Kakuma and Daadab, collaborating with the Kenyan Government and UNHCR on the Shirika Plan.
• Over 447,355 vulnerable households have been reached through cash transfers, affordable credit, and financial literacy programs.