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.

  Apr 30, 2024

Rising Global Prices Forces Ugandan Farmers to Hire Gunmen to Protect Cocoa

The increased value of cocoa, driven by adverse weather conditions affecting major producers like Ghana and Ivory Coast, has led to a surge in crop thefts, compelling Ugandan farmers to hire armed security....

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  Apr 29, 2024

DRC Explores Economic Diversification Beyond Mining

In search of stability and growth, the DRC is considering alternative sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism....

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  Apr 29, 2024

Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to Kinshasa Amid Employee Detention Controversy

The issue began on April 19, when two employees of Kenya Airways were detained by the Military Detection of Anti-Homeland Activities (DEMIAP) on allegations related to "missing customs documentation on valuable cargo," according to the airline....

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  Apr 29, 2024

Dam Collapse in Western Kenya Claims 40 Lives, Prompts Nationwide Dam Inspections

The disaster cut off a major road and left a trail of debris, mud, and uprooted trees, severely impacting the local community and transportation....

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  Apr 29, 2024

Kenyan Schools' Reopening Delayed Due to Deadly Floods

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has announced a delay in the reopening of...

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  Apr 29, 2024

Burkina Faso Denies Accusations of Massacres in HRW Report

According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the violence has escalated significantly, with over 8,000 fatalities reported in Burkina Faso alone in 2023....

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