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Sidian Bank’s net profit increased by 28.9 percent to Sh1.21 billion in the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by stronger returns from lending, mortgages and investments in government securities. The lender’s net interest income more than doubled, rising 123.1 percent to Sh3.64 billion during the period, compared with …

TikTok leads the pack when it comes to daily user engagement, with Android users spending more time on the platform than on any other social media app, according to the Digital 2026 mid-year global update report. Data from February 2026 shows that average daily active users spent 1 hour and …

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has identified the aircraft involved in Wednesday’s crash at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration number 5Y-GYM, as investigations into the accident get underway. According to KCAA, the helicopter was flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro when it crashed at …

A global survey conducted in April 2026 sheds light on the main reasons people aged 16 and older continue engaging with social media platforms. Staying connected with friends and family emerged as the top motivator, cited by nearly half of respondents at 49.0 percent. Entertainment and boredom relief also play …

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed an aircraft accident involving a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter in Samburu County. The aircraft went down at Lolokwe Mountain on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, while flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro. According to KCAA, the crash occurred at approximately 9:13 am local time, …

TV presenter and social media influencer Natalie Githinji has appealed to the public for financial assistance as she continues her recovery from surgery related to stage 4 endometriosis. Still recuperating from the procedure, Natalie described the financial toll of managing the condition as overwhelming and called for stronger support systems …

Equity Bank Holdings has recorded a 32 percent jump in net earnings for the first half of the year, driven largely by strong performance from its regional subsidiaries. The lender’s net profit reached Sh45.5 billion in the period under review, up from Sh34.6 billion posted in the corresponding half of …

An eight-year-old child died after being bitten by a snake while playing with other children at his family’s compound in Marsabit County. The incident occurred on Monday morning in Haro Village, Dirib Location, according to officials, and was reported to police by the child’s father. Police officers, alongside Kenya Wildlife …

A helicopter has crashed in Kirish, near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, with details of the incident still emerging as of Wednesday morning, August 19. Videos reviewed by The Lower Eastern Times show a witness describing the aircraft as having gone down in a deep and hard-to-reach section of the …

Absa Group has raised its interim dividend payout by 150 percent to Sh0.5 per share, even as the bank’s net profit fell by 10 percent. According to the lender’s half-year results for the six months ending June, shareholders received just Sh0.2 per share during the same period last year. The …