The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma seeking a review of a ruling that allowed the registration of LGBTQ lobby groups in the country. The court ruled that MP Kaluma was not a party to the proceedings, leading to the dismissal of his application. “The applicant (Kaluma)has not demonstrated how his matter conforms to the specific parameters enumerated under Section 21A of the Supreme Court or in the Outa case; neither has he demonstrated to our satisfaction that the impugned Judgment was obtained by fraud or deceit, is a nullity, or…
Author: David Indeje
The Central Bank of Uganda has granted its first Islamic banking license to Salaam Bank Ltd., a subsidiary of Djibouti-based Salaam African Bank. This significant step comes after Uganda passed legislation in June to accommodate Shariah-compliant finance activities. https://twitter.com/BOU_Official/status/1700168252314276310?s=20 Islamic finance, which prohibits the charging of interest, could potentially unlock substantial growth in East Africa’s third-largest economy. It is expected to attract customers who have previously avoided traditional lenders due to religious reasons. Globally, Shariah-compliant assets are among the fastest-growing financial instruments, with forecasts predicting a rise to $3 trillion worldwide in the next decade, up from about $2.1 trillion…
The East Africa Community (EAC) is set to launch the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP). The EA-RDIP is a vital regional initiative that will transform and enhance the region’s integration into the digital economy. The project aims to revolutionize the way the region connects, trades, and engages digitally by expanding broadband connectivity and improving the digital service environment. It aligns with regional priorities, emphasizing the need to bridge the digital divide, reduce connectivity costs, and empower marginalized groups such as youth, persons with disabilities, and women. The project’s development objective is to increase access to broadband and digital…
Rwanda has launched a Smart City Hub at the opening of Africa’s Smart and Sustainable Cities Investment Summit. The Smart City Hub is at the core of Rwanda’s vision to become a Pan-African hub for tech and innovation. The hub’s objective is to facilitate and drive efficient, sustainable, digital solutions that improve the quality of life for citizens in cities and communities in Rwanda through technology and innovation. Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT & Innovation said, the Smart City Hub, aligns with the country’s vision to test, scale, and promote cutting-edge solutions. “We are currently experiencing rapid advancements in…
The “Nairobi Declaration” is a call to action for the international community to address climate change and economic disparities on the African continent.
Oppo, the leading smartphone manufacturer, has once again made headlines with the launch of two new camera-focused smartphones in Kenya – the Reno 10 Pro+ and the Reno 10. The Reno 10 Pro+ is the world’s first smartphone to feature a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens, capable of 3x optical zoom and an astounding 120x digital zoom. The Reno 10 Pro, on the other hand, boasts a 32 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom support. Priced at Ksh 69,999 and Ksh 56,999 respectively, both devices are available across the country and offer cutting-edge technology to…

