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 03, 2024

Kenya Appoints First Female Air Force Commander in Historic Move

Alongside Major General Ahmed, President Ruto also announced the appointment of General Charles Kahariri as the new head of the armed forces, filling the vacancy left by the late military chief....

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  May 02, 2024

UK Civil Servants' Union Challenges Rwanda Asylum Plan Legality

The union is seeking a High Court ruling on whether directing civil servants to organize flights for asylum seeker removal could place them in a legally precarious situation....

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  May 01, 2024

Tourists Evacuated from Flooded Maasai Mara as Heavy Rains Pummel Kenya

The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation....

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  May 01, 2024

Kenyan President Ruto to 'Support' Devastating Flood Victims

The president's declaration comes as the region grapples with one of the most severe rainy seasons in years, which has already claimed the lives of at least 170 people across the country....

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  May 01, 2024

UK Initiates Voluntary Return of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda with One Set to be Flown

The voluntary removals scheme, introduced last month, offers up to £3,000 to migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, encouraging them to relocate to Rwanda....

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  Apr 30, 2024

Macron Calls on Rwanda to Cease Support for M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo

Despite these assertions, the M23 has been widely criticized and opposed for its military actions and alleged human rights abuses....

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