Centum pumps Sh1.1 billion into Sidian Bank

Centum CEO James Mworia (left) with Sidian Bank chief executive Chege Thumbi. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU

Investment firm Centum #ticker:ICDC has pumped Sh1.1 billion into its banking subsidiary Sidian in a rights issue that is meant to boost the lender’s core capital.

Sidian chief executive Chege Thumbi said the capital injection will support trade finance, which the bank has been eyeing as part of a wider scheme aimed at growing its loan book.

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