Akinyi Maina Lolla
186 posts
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.
May 14, 2024
Regional Internet Outage Forces Temporarily Closure of the US Embassy in Tanzania
While routine appointments have been cancelled and postponed to a later date, the embassy clarified that it would remain open for visa collections and to address any emergency situations involving American citizens....
May 13, 2024
Rwanda Denies Involvement in Grenade Attack in Burundi's Economic Hub
The attack, which occurred on Friday, resulted in injuries to at least 38 people, according to Burundi's interior ministry spokesperson, Pierre Nkurikiye....
May 13, 2024
The Truth About the Widespread Internet Outages Hit East Africa
Service providers such as Airtel Kenya, Vodacom Tanzania, and others across the region have acknowledged the disruptions....
May 13, 2024
Kenyan Man on Death Row in Saudi Arabia Receives Reprieve
Munyakho, the son of veteran Kenyan journalist Dorothy Kweyu, was sentenced to death in 2011 after a fatal altercation with a colleague that resulted in both parties sustaining stab wounds; however, only Munyakho survived....
May 11, 2024
Somalia Requests Termination of UN Political Mission
While acknowledging the mission’s significant contributions to the nation's stability, Fiqi expressed Somalia's readiness to transition from UNSOM's political mandate to a UN country team dedicated to addressing development issues....
May 11, 2024
Deadly Mudslide Claims Lives in Western Uganda
The Uganda National Meteorological Authority has issued alerts for continued adverse weather conditions, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take necessary precautions to safeguard their lives and properties....