Paul Arithi 
More than 150 women entrepreneurs from Embu and Kirinyaga counties graduated from a Financial Literacy Programme facilitated through Fanikisha,Equity’s women’s empowerment solution, marking another milestone in the Bank’s commitment to advancing women-led enterprises.
The training equipped participants with practical skills in financial management, business planning, investment and enterprise growth, helping them build sustainable businesses.
As part of the broader Fanikisha ecosystem, women entrepreneurs can access a range of solutions and opportunities designed to support their personal and business growth, including financing, savings and investment solutions, mentorship, networking opportunities, entrepreneurship training, market linkages and wellness support
Speaking during the empowerment forum and graduation ceremony,Kirinyaga University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mary Ndung’u,lauded Equity Bank for creating meaningful impact through programmes that go beyond banking to transform lives and communities.
“When I look at Fanikisha and the broad spectrum of opportunities it offers, I see encouragement, promise, commitment and faithfulness to a worthy cause.
The barriers that once limited women’s participation in business are steadily being dismantled,” said Prof. Ndung’u.
Through Fanikisha, Equity Bank continues to equip women with the tools, knowledge, networks and financial solutions they need to grow resilient businesses, create opportunities and contribute meaningfully to the economic transformation of their communities.
