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Sidian Bank

Kenyan bank that reports quarterly profits, partners on MSME credit and healthcare initiatives, and sponsors community events.

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September 2026
16 SeptThe Standard
… As transformation chief at Sidian Bank he helped drive the lender to a US$4 million profit within 18 months. …
Why Centum tapped an insider to drive its next phase of cash returns
15 SeptThe Standard
… "We must move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and develop solutions that respond to the realities of MSMEs,” she said.Sidian Bank Managing Director and CEO John Okulo said supporting MSMEs is central to the bank’s purpose and long-standing commitment to entrepreneurs. …
Sidian Bank, KIE partner to increase access to credit for MSMEs in manufacturing
15 SeptCitizen Digital
PS Mang’eni urges rethinking of MSME financing as Sidian Bank inks deal with Kenya Industrial Estates By Citizen Reporter September 15, 2026 12:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Terry …
PS Mang’eni urges rethinking of MSME financing as Sidian Bank inks deal with Kenya Industrial Estates
7 SeptCitizen Digital
… Omondi previously served as the Chief Transformation Officer for Sidian Bank and also serves on several boards, including Longhorn Publishers PLC, Nabo Capital, Jafari Credit, Tribus Solutions Group, Tier Data, and Greenblade Growers. …
Centum names Thomas Omondi as new CEO after Mworia exit
August 2026
31 AugThe Standard
… Sidian Bank, through its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, has supported water access by providing storage tanks to communities and schools in water-stressed areas, including Isiolo, Meru, Mbeere, Teso South, Cherangani and Busia. …
Water sustainability must go beyond Vision 2030
11 AugCitizen Digital
… "They promised to build 250,000 houses every year however, four years later, Mr Ruto has fashioned this into a conduit to steal public land and be the sole supplier of construction materials." He reckoned that President Ruto has advanced his assets, among them the Sidian Bank, wh …
Gachagua accuses Ruto of State capture, using presidency to become 'dollar billionaire'
July 2026
28 JulCitizen Digital
Sidian begins phase two of WASH initiative targeting schools in 3 counties By Citizen Reporter July 28, 2026 07:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Sidian Bank has launched Phase Two of its …
Sidian begins phase two of WASH initiative targeting schools in 3 counties
18 JulCitizen Digital
… Sidian Bank Chief Executive Officer John Okulo said support for the event extended beyond fundraising to advocating for improved access to healthcare, nutrition and psychosocial support for senior citizens. …
Over 1,000 Kenyans join charity run to support older persons at Second Run 4 Seniors
9 JulThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Sidian Bank has partnered with the Kenya Bankers Association Institute (KBAI) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) to strengthen the professional competencies of its staff in credit risk management. …
Sidian Bank, KBA and CISI partner to strengthen credit risk skills
June 2026
27 JunCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 27 – Sidian Bank’s insurance intermediary has won three accolades at the 16th Think Business Insurance Awards, underscoring the growing importance of bancassurance as Kenyan banks increasingly use their branch networks and digital platforms to expand insuranc …
Sidian Bank Bags Three Bancassurance Awards

Business

Centum appoints insider Omondi-Achola as acting group CEO

The News

Centum Investment Company named Thomas Omondi-Achola, previously group chief operating officer, as acting group chief executive following James Mworia's departure to lead the National Infrastructure Fund. The appointment prioritizes continuity as the East African investment firm transitions from debt reduction to returning cash to shareholders, having eliminated borrowings and improved its cost-to-income ratio to 66 per cent.

16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

Centum appoints insider Omondi-Achola as acting group CEO
Centum Investment Company named Thomas Omondi-Achola, previously group chief operating officer, as acting group chief executive following James Mworia's departure to lead the National Infrastructure Fund. The appointment prioritizes continuity as the East African investment firm transitions from debt reduction to returning cash to shareholders, having eliminated borrowings and improved its cost-to-income ratio to 66 per cent.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

Sidian Bank, KIE partner on MSME credit access in manufacturing
Sidian Bank and Kenya Industrial Estates have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand access to credit and financial support for MSMEs in manufacturing, addressing barriers including affordable finance, business skills, and market opportunities through capacity building, training, and graduated financing.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
PS Mang'eni calls for rethinking MSME financing models
The State Department for MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni has urged partnerships to help businesses access affordable, personalised financing. Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sidian Bank and Kenya Industrial Estates, Mang'eni noted that Kenya's MSMEs have a financing demand of 4 trillion shillings.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

Centum appoints Thomas Omondi as acting CEO
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting Chief Executive Officer following Dr. James Mworia's departure to head the National Infrastructure Fund board. Omondi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at Centum Capital Partners since 2018, brings over 25 years of senior executive and strategic transformation experience.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

Water sustainability must be long-term national priority
Kenya faces contradictions of devastating floods and water shortages in the same regions, suggesting the problem is not lack of rain but failure to capture, store, manage and distribute water effectively. Water sustainability should be treated as a long-term national priority extending beyond Vision 2030 timelines, requiring responsibility shared across government, the private sector, communities, financial institutions and civil society.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Gachagua accuses Ruto of state capture for personal enrichment
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of looting public coffers to become a dollar billionaire, claiming Ruto has captured state institutions and consolidated control of constitutional commissions, state entities, and procurement to enrich himself at citizens' expense.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

Sidian Bank donates water tanks to schools in three counties
Sidian Bank has launched Phase Two of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, donating 10,000-litre water tanks to schools in Turbo and Ainabkoi Constituencies in Uasin Gishu County, Teso South Constituency in Busia County, and Cherangany Constituency in Trans Nzoia County.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 18 July

Over 1,000 Kenyans participate in Run 4 Seniors charity event
More than 1,000 people took part in the second edition of the Run 4 Seniors charity event at Nairobi's Karura Forest, organised by Mama Ibado Charity to raise funds and awareness for programmes providing food, healthcare and social support to vulnerable elderly people in Isiolo and Kakamega counties.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

Sidian Bank partners on credit risk management training
Sidian Bank has partnered with the Kenya Bankers Association Institute and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment to strengthen staff competencies in credit risk management through training and certification in the Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management programme, part of the bank's commitment to responsible lending and sustainable portfolio growth.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

Sidian Bank wins three bancassurance awards in Kenya
Sidian Bank's insurance intermediary won three accolades at the 16th Think Business Insurance Awards, including first runner-up in the Overall Best Bancassurance Intermediary category and second runner-up positions in Technology Application and Non-Life and Non-Embedded Products categories. The recognition underscores the growing importance of bancassurance as Kenyan banks expand insurance uptake through branch networks and digital platforms to address the country's low insurance penetration.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 24 June

Sidian Bank donates Sh2 million to support elderly citizens initiative
Sidian Bank has committed Sh2 million to support Run 4 Seniors, a charity event scheduled for 18 July 2026 at Karura Forest, organised by Mama Ibado Charity to improve welfare and dignity of older persons through healthcare, nutrition and social welfare programmes.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

Sidian Bank sponsors Run 4 Seniors event with two million shillings
Sidian Bank has provided a Ksh.2 million sponsorship to Mama Ibado Charity for the second edition of Run 4 Seniors, scheduled for July 18, 2026, at Karura Forest. The funding will support programmes aimed at improving the welfare, healthcare, nutrition and overall well-being of vulnerable senior citizens across the country.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

AGC Tenwek Hospital secures funds for children's unit expansion
AGC Tenwek Hospital held a charity golf tournament at Kericho Golf Club that raised funds to establish a dedicated Paediatric Unit, including a Malnutrition and Child Development Clinic. The hospital, which absorbs approximately Sh4 million monthly in uncompensated care, aims to address severe malnutrition and other critical health challenges in Kenya's South Rift region.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

Sidian Bank funds Tenwek Hospital pediatric unit initiative
Sidian Bank has sponsored the AGC Tenwek Hospital Charity Golf Tournament with Ksh 1.5 million, with all proceeds supporting the "Hearts in Motion 2026" initiative to establish a new dedicated pediatric unit at the hospital in Kenya's South Rift region.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

Sidian Bank Q1 profit rises 9%, deposits grow 48%
Sidian Bank's profit after tax rose 9 per cent to Ksh.607.03 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by a 47.6 per cent increase in customer deposits to Ksh.74.16 billion and a 61.9 per cent jump in total interest income.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 April

Sidian Bank invests 500,000 shillings in Eldoret athletics development
Sidian Bank has partnered with the Eldoret City Marathon to invest Ksh 500,000 in projects boosting athletics development and promoting a healthy lifestyle in Uasin Gishu County and the North Rift region.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →