Money lenders ‘disarmed’ by Court ruling

The High Court has ruled that it is illegal for unlicensed money lenders to charge interest on a loan. Justice Esta Nambayo on September 20 observed that money lenders without licences under the Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, 2016, cannot sue borrowers for breach of agreement. “The defendant’s conduct of lending money to the…

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Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden

Former US security contractor Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship. President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former US security contractor Edward Snowden, according to a decree signed by the Russian leader. Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals granted Russian citizenship by the decree…

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KCCA Engages Leaders on Voluntary Provision of Land

By PCA/ KCCA Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started engagements with community leaders and affected persons to voluntarily provide the right of way for the construction of 69.70km of roads in the city. Under the Kampala Roads Rehabilitation Project (KRRP), which is a $288m African Development Bank project, KCCA is to begin the rehabilitation…

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White rhino calves born after the largest-ever single translocation to Rwanda

Rwanda’s Akagera National Park witnessed the birth of White rhino calves after the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken last year. The birth of the calves is seen as an essential step toward establishing Akagera as a critical rhino breeding stronghold. In November 2021, 30 white rhinos were introduced to Akagera National Park, from &Beyond Phinda…

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EA business call for lower money transfer charges

Businesses in the region are asking governments to consider lowering money transfer charges, which they say are adding to costs in the absence of stable exchange rates. Private sector players are particularly troubled by rising fees on mobile money transfers and the cost of remittances and payments. Remittances, non-commercial transfer of money by foreign workers…

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Rehabilitating spinal cord injury and stroke with graphene and gaming

Scientists are seeking ways to treat spinal injuries with graphene-based implants while VR gaming could help stroke recovery. By VITTORIA D’ALESSIO Few human injuries are as catastrophic as those to the spine. An accident, disease or act of violence affecting the spine can result in poor function – even paralysis – almost anywhere in the…

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Giorgia Meloni: Italy’s far right on course to win election

By Paul KirbyRome Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy’s election, and is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is widely expected to form Italy’s most right-wing government since World War Two. That will alarm much of Europe as Italy is the EU’s third-biggest economy. However, speaking…

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Kenyan schools to reopen on Monday for fourth time in 2022

By – Jerry Omondi Kenyan schools are scheduled to open on Monday, September 26, for the fourth time this year, as the country continues a months-long plan to recover time lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. Elementary, primary and secondary school learners have already undertaken three congested terms so far this year despite complaints…

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