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.
Since 2011, Rwanda has taken sustainability and citizen empowerment to a whole new level with its Green Model Village scheme which has provided quality homes for thousands of Rwandans. The scheme was established by the Rwandese government – in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Rwanda and the
Africa’s most valuable startup, Flutterwave, is in the spotlight for alleged dubious business and personal practices by Olugbenga Agboola, its founder and chief executive. Recently, Clara Wanjiku Odero, a Nairobi-based former executive at Flutterwave, posted an explosive article on Medium. Odero, who until 2018 held the title of head
In response to the news of Russia’s invasion, many countries joined hands in solidarity with Ukraine and condemned Russia’s actions. Some countries even went as far as placing bans and sanctions on Russian businesses and business owners. During international events, especially sports, it has become a natural sight
For many people, travel is one of the greater joys of life. The ability to experience different cultures, environments, and see life through a different lens is truly unparalleled. As travel becomes more accessible, it is only reasonable that more people are jet-setting to different corners of the world for
There has been a lot of buzz in the tech world in the last six months about the concept of the Metaverse and how it will fundamentally revolutionize people's lives. Analysts estimate that the virtual concept will have a trillion-dollar economic impact in the real world. However, in
Hundreds of Chadians joined anti-French protests called by the opposition coalition, Wakit Tama, over the weekend. Protesters opposed France’s military presence in the country and support for transitional President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who has been in power since his father’s death in 2021. Seven petrol stations belonging
Lockdowns and other restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus crisis have led to a rise in teenage pregnancies in Africa. Aid organizations are warning of a regression in girls' rights to education and health. Early childbearing, high fertility rates and inadequate access to maternal health services are the main
One day, you wake up feeling a headache and flue or stomach upset. You stretch from your bed and tell your caretakers or check your bank account to ascertain if you have money to pay your consultation fees and find out what you might be suffering from. Often, you google
Egypt is one of the most interesting countries on the African continent. Egypt is home to many great secrets and some of the best history of all ancient, prehistoric civilizations. Only by visiting, can you immerse yourself in the culture, see the history before your eyes, and take part in
When Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, the revolutionary flames of Black nationalism he had ignited could not be dimmed. If anything, the name ‘Malcolm X’ is indelibly engraved in the hearts of millions of not only in the United States but in the rest of the world. But here
Sudan experienced a military coup in October 2021 where Commander-In-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, led security forces on widespread arrests of anti-coup protesters and several senior government figures. As a result, the security forces took control of the government and deposed Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok.
"History is written by the victors." African trailblazers are often omitted from the history books deliberately. In the early 90s, African Americans faced segregation; women were subjected to double segregation (even post-slavery) – gender and racial discrimination. Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett fought to quell the system, but history
One of the most ignored requirements that come back to bite purchasers is consent, which is legally sought from people that may not even be named on the certificate of title. In addition, the real estate industry often involves transactions, which may be rendered void if completed without cautiously checking
The advent of trophy hunting in wildlife community has been a subject of immense environmental scholarly debate. It is a wildlife sporting game whereby hunters showcase their hunting prowess, shooting selected wildlife animals in return for a fortune to the responsible wildlife authority. In this tourist practice, big game such
In Africa news headlines, keywords that follow digital are catalysts or impetus. Many observers point out that digitization has served as an essential trigger for the digital revolution in Africa. According to the Statista website, in 2019, 73 percent of private businesses surveyed in sub-Saharan Africa responded positively to the
Technology in Africa Digital literacy in Africa has been on the rise. Governments and organisations globally forecasting that countries have begun the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) that amalgamates digital, biological, physical worlds and use of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things… 4IR is expected to
