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 25, 2024

Devastating Floods and Landslides Claim 155 Lives in Tanzania Due to El Niño

In a distressing report presented to Tanzania’s parliament, Majaliwa detailed the broader impact of the disaster, noting that approximately 200,000 people and over 51,000 households have been adversely affected....

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  Apr 25, 2024

Madagascar Faces Dual Crisis of Malaria and Malnutrition

The peak of malaria season coincides with the cyclone and rainy season, running from October to May. During this period, access to healthcare becomes critically impaired....

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  Apr 24, 2024

Tanzania Denies Human Rights Abuse Allegations as World Bank Halts Funds

This denial comes in the wake of the World Bank's decision to suspend its funding for a significant tourism project amid concerns over these allegations....

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  Apr 24, 2024

Tanzania switches off plants due to excess power

An official from the state-run power company, Tanesco, explained the situation: "We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now.”...

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  Apr 24, 2024

East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat

The arrest came after a severe crush aboard a boat, which was carrying 112 people at the time, attempting a perilous crossing of the Channel....

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  Apr 24, 2024

Extreme Flooding Overwhelms Nairobi, Authorities Struggle to Manage Crisis

The senator sounded the alarm on the social media platform X, posting footage that shows a neighbourhood completely inundated by muddy floodwaters, with residents visibly trapped on rooftops....

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