Sidian Bank rode a recovery in pandemic-hit Kenyan markets to post a stronger-than-expected consolidated net profit of KSh369 million for the year ended September 30, 2021, compared to a profit of KSh8 million in a similar period last year.
The bank said this was due to increased lending to support economic recovery especially for business owners given the challenges they have faced since 2020 from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We exist because of our customers and we are grateful that they continue to choose Sidian Bank as their trusted financial partner,” Chege Thumbi Sidian Bank’s CEO said in a statement.
Ecstatic on our performance this Q3. The highlights below say it all 💪🏾
Once again, we’re humbled by the continuous support from our our customers and partners. We wouldn’t be here without you #owntomorrow pic.twitter.com/GfuEr3uTcr
— Sidian Bank (@SidianBank) November 19, 2021
The bank’s loan book grew by 17 per cent from continued lending during the period increasing the interest income on loans and advances as well as lending fees.
Asset quality continued to improve with the non-performing loans ratio at 10.8 per cent in September 2021 compared to 12.2 per cent in September 2020.
