Equity emerged as a top performer at the 20th edition of the Think Business Banking Awards 2025, securing 16 awards across key categories that recognize excellence in innovation, financial literacy, SME support, and sustainability. The Bank claimed the top position in nine categories, including Best in SME Banking, Agriculture Financing, Asset Financing, Mortgage Financing, Financial Literacy Programs, Special Judges Award for Product Innovation, Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility, Microfinance and Agency Banking.
Out of a competitive field of prominent Kenyan banks and microfinance institutions, Equity stood out for its widespread efforts to empower communities. These include initiatives such as financial literacy and entrepreneurship training, and digital literacy programs tailored for individuals and MSMEs, alongside the rollout of impactful social responsibility programs.
The Bank also received recognition as the first runner-up in Product Marketing and second runner-up in Mobile Banking, Retail Banking, Trade Financing, Bank with the Lowest Tariff, and Best Bank in Tier 1, affirming its all-round strength and consistent performance.
The Think Business Banking Awards are celebrated for recognizing institutions that demonstrate excellence through a blend of quantitative and qualitative performance metrics, customer value creation, and sustainable impact. This year’s theme, “Educate, Empower, Enrich: The Financial Literacy Promise” echoed Equity’s ongoing commitment to equipping individuals and businesses with the knowledge and tools to build financial resilience and economic prosperity.
