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.

  May 08, 2024

Kenya Declares Public Holiday to Mourn Flood Victims and Promote Climate Action

In addition to commemorating the victims, the day will also be marked by nationwide tree planting activities aimed at combating the effects of climate change....

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  May 08, 2024

All Tenants Accounted for After Building Collapse in Nairobi

By this morning, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all tenants of the collapsed building had been accounted for, alleviating earlier concerns of numerous casualties....

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  May 08, 2024

Kenya Airways Staff Released After Detention in Republic of Congo Over Cargo Dispute

The issue began when Kenya Airways staff at Kinshasa’s main airport rejected a cargo shipment described as "valuable" due to lacking the necessary documentation....

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  May 07, 2024

Floods Fueling Forceful Evictions in Nairobi's Informal Settlements

The forceful eviction, which began last Tuesday, has escalated tensions in Nairobi’s riverside settlements....

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  May 07, 2024

Malawi Court Drops Corruption Charges Against Vice-President Saulos Chilima

Vice-President Chilima was arrested in November 2022 under allegations of accepting bribes in exchange for awarding government contracts, charges he has consistently denied....

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  May 06, 2024

Tigray Authorities Deny Mercenary Involvement in Sudanese Conflict

Historically, there have been allegations from Addis Ababa accusing the Sudanese army of arming and training TPLF forces, which Sudan has consistently denied....

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