The agreement will provide technical assistance worth one million euros to Equity Group Foundation (EGF) to implement its “Climate Resilient Agri-Food Systems” (CRAFS) project.

The signing ceremony was held in Nairobi and attended by French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Arnaud Suquet, Proparco’s Regional Director for East Africa, Jean Guyonnet-Dupérat, and Equity Group CEO, Dr. James Mwangi.

The CRAFS project aims to help smallholder farmers in Kenya adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices.
These methods are designed to increase farm productivity, reduce the impact of climate change, and lower harmful emissions through sustainable farming.

Agriculture plays a major role in Kenya’s economy, contributing about 30% of the country’s GDP and nearly half of its export earnings.
It also supports 75% of rural households and provides jobs to over 70% of the rural population, including many women and young people.

Through the CRAFS initiative, EGF will offer training, access to finance, and knowledge-sharing programs for small-scale farmers.
The project targets 15,000 farmers each year, focusing on both crop and livestock value chains. It will also include practical support such as sustainable energy use, water harvesting, waste-to-energy solutions, and improved farming techniques.

Ambassador Suquet praised the initiative, highlighting the importance of agriculture in Kenya’s development:
“This collaboration will support small businesses and help grassroots solutions emerge in key sectors like agriculture, health, education, and clean energy,” he said.

Proparco’s Regional Director Jean Guyonnet-Dupérat added that the organization is proud to continue its partnership with Equity Group:
“EGF is making a real difference by empowering farmers and supporting innovation in agriculture. We are pleased to support this important work,” he said.

Dr. Mwangi welcomed the support, calling it a step forward in building stronger and more resilient farming communities:
“This partnership is about helping farmers and communities thrive in the face of climate change. Climate-Smart Agriculture will help them improve their yields, adapt to climate risks, and secure their livelihoods,” he said.

Equity Group Foundation, established in 2008 as the social arm of Equity Group Holdings, continues to lead impactful development programs across Kenya and beyond.