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
Death Toll in Ethiopian Landslide Climbs to 257, Expected to Reach 500
The UN reports that landslides in southern Ethiopia have killed 257 people, with the number potentially rising to 500 as rescuers continue to search for bodies and survivors in Kencho Shacha Gozdi....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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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