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.

  Jul 26, 2024

Ugandan Nonprofit Stages Skits to Combat Widespread Domestic Violence and Empower Victims

A skit about domestic violence by the nonprofit Ourganda in Bundibugyo, Uganda, highlighted the widespread issue, with actors sharing personal experiences of abuse....

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  Jul 23, 2024

Ugandan Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash with Security Forces as Top Officials are Accused of Stinking Corruption

Ugandan security forces arrested dozens of protesters marching to parliament against high-level corruption. Allegations of corruption target Top Politicians like Parliament Speaker Anita Among, who faces U.S. and U.K. sanctions....

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  Jul 23, 2024

Tragedy in Ethiopia: 229 Dead in Devastating Mudslides, PM Calls it a 'Terrible Loss'

Heavy rains in a remote part of Ethiopia triggered mudslides that killed at least 229 people, including many rescuers, in the Kencho Shacha Gozdi district....

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  Jul 22, 2024

Ugandan Security Forces Crack Down on Opposition Ahead of Anti-Corruption Protests

Ugandan security forces sealed off the headquarters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) ahead of planned anti-corruption protests, arresting several opposition leaders....

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  Jul 21, 2024

Ugandan Protesters 'Playing with Fire' in a Planned Defiant Anti-Corruption March, Says President Museveni

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni warned protesters planning a banned anti-corruption march that they are "playing with fire" and accused them of working for foreign interests....

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  Jul 19, 2024

Kenya's President Ruto Vows New Inclusive Cabinet

Ruto, in his Friday address, framed the ongoing crisis as a smaller issue compared to the potential opportunities ahead for Kenya....

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