Akinyi Maina Lolla
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Based in Nairobi, Kenya-Akinyi is The African Exponent's East African Correspondent-bringing to you all important stories from the Eastern part of Africa right on your computer.
Jun 01, 2024
UAE's Support for Ruto's US Visit Sparks Controversy in Kenya
According to State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed, the UAE's offer allowed the Kenyan government to pay just Ksh10 million ($76,923) for the aircraft, a fraction of the Ksh200 million ($1.54 million) it would normally cost....
May 29, 2024
Madagascar Votes in Parliamentary Elections Amid Ruling Party's Bid to Retain Majority
The Tanora Malagasy Vonona (TGV) party of President Andry Rajoelina is seeking to build on its success from the last election, where it secured 84 out of 151 seats....
May 28, 2024
Polish National Released from Life Sentence in Congo on Espionage Charges
Poland’s Foreign Ministry had protested Majewski’s innocence, and President Andrzej Duda had spoken with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to secure Majewski’s release....
May 28, 2024
President Samia Suluhu Hassan to Visit China for FOCAC, Expected to Sign New Loan Deals
This year's event will be the first since 2019 and is expected to draw numerous African leaders as China seeks to expand its influence across the continent further....
May 28, 2024
RUTO: Private Jet was Cheaper than Kenya Airways for the US Trip
The reported cost of the Dubai-owned RoyalJet used for the trip was $1.5 million, compared to an estimated $300,000 for business-class tickets on Kenya Airways for the entire delegation....
May 27, 2024
ADF Rebel Attacks in Eastern DRC Kill Around 10 Civilians
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), originally mainly Muslim Ugandan rebels, have established a presence in eastern DRC over the past three decades, killing thousands of civilians....