From Marathon Legend to Fashion Model: Eliud Kipchoge's Catwalk Debut in Paris
His debut at the fashion event was part of a special presentation by Nike, featuring several of the brand's top athletes who are preparing for the Olympic Games.
Akinyi Maina Lolla
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.
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Nairobi, Kenya
The Children of Darfur Caught Between Starvation and Death in the Unending Civil War
The war, a fierce conflict between the army and a paramilitary group, has thrown the country into chaos and driven countless families from their homes into camps like Zamzam.
Ethiopia Initiates Repatriation of Migrants from Saudi Arabia Amid Harsh Conditions
The Ethiopian government has described their conditions as "difficult," prompting this large-scale repatriation effort.
South Sudan Gears Up for First National Elections with New Code of Conduct
During a forum on April 4th, hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council and supported by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), political actors alongside civil society representatives gathered to validate this new Code of Conduct.
Devastating Floods in Kenya: A Wake-Up Call to Climate Action
The floods have obliterated homes, farmlands, and infrastructure, leaving many in dire need of assistance and shelter.
Kenya Follows Nigeria in Issuing Urgent Recall for Contaminated Cough Syrup
The warning was quickly disseminated through Kenya's PPB, which confirmed the presence of the harmful substance through its testing processes.
Massive Prison Break in Comoros: Dozens Escape from Moroni Prison
Ali Mohamed Djounaid, the islands' public prosecutor, reported the startling incident and expressed concern over the role that security lapses played in facilitating the escape.
Kenyan Police Arrest Seven in Connection with Bomet County Gang Rape Incident
The assault, which occurred last December in Chebanyi village, Bomet County, gained widespread attention after a disturbing video of the incident went viral.
Nigeria Issues Recall for Children's Cough Syrup Due to High Toxicity Levels
Diethylene glycol, known for its use in industrial applications such as antifreeze and as a solvent, has been detected at levels classified as having "an unacceptable high level" of toxicity.
Top Ethiopian Opposition Figure Assassinated in Oromia Region
Local sources, including the Addis Standard, reported that individuals resembling government security forces were seen abducting Urgessa from his hotel room on Tuesday night.