Equity Group Holdings Plc has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing a record investment of Sh99.5 billion (US$771 million) in social impact and sustainability initiatives across its regional markets. The report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa,” was launched at the Nairobi Arboretum by Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi, according to The Star and TV47.
The report is structured around the Group’s Tri-Engine Model, which balances commercial performance with social impact and environmental sustainability. Dr. Mwangi said the results show that commercial success and sustainable development reinforce each other, noting that stronger business performance expands the capacity to invest in people, enterprises and communities.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Report
| Area | 2025 Figures |
|---|---|
| Total social impact and sustainability investment | Sh99.5 billion (US$771 million) |
| Social protection reach | 5.94 million people; Sh173.5 billion in cash transfers |
| MSME financing | Sh404 billion disbursed |
| MSMEs trained (cumulative via EGF) | 962,924 |
| Local procurement | 90% of spending (Sh47.59 billion) |
| Trees planted in 2025 | 9.1 million |
| Scholarships supported (cumulative) | Over 60,000 |
Social protection programmes reached 5.94 million people, with Sh173.5 billion disbursed through cash transfers. The report also notes support for refugees, including loans and training. Under enterprise development, Sh404 billion was disbursed to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, while the Equity Group Foundation has cumulatively trained 962,924 MSMEs in entrepreneurship, as reported by The Star.
Local suppliers accounted for 90 percent of procurement spending, amounting to Sh47.59 billion. On climate action, the Group planted 9.1 million trees during 2025. Education programmes, including Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarships, have cumulatively benefited over 60,000 scholars, with the Equity Leaders Program continuing to support internships and international university admissions.
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The report also covers progress in health through Equity Afya clinics, sustainable finance and responsible business practices across the Group’s markets in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, DRC and South Sudan. The launch comes as Equity continues to position sustainability as part of its core operating model rather than a separate activity.