Equity Bank partners with smallholder farmers through microfinancing and strategic partnerships to support agriculture in Kenya. The bank understands the needs of smallholder farmers and develops financial products and services accordingly. It has established partnerships with companies and organizations along agricultural value chains, including tea, dairy, livestock, and horticulture. Through its Kilimo Biashara partnership product developed with AGRA, IFAD, and the World Bank, over 60,000 farmers and agro-dealers have accessed over 3.5 billion Kenyan shillings in loans. Equity Bank aims to support the commercialization of agriculture and increase food security and incomes for smallholder farmers.