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.
After spending much time with a busy schedule, it is important to rest on the bed in a comfortable position to get prepared for the next session. To get the best comfort and a sound sleep we replace our old mattress with a new one but while purchasing, people usually
A deadly market of counterfeit medication has been existing and growing in Africa and has been especially prominent since 2013. It is reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) that between 2013 and 2017 almost half the counterfeit and low quality medicines in the world were found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Comoros President Azali Assoumani's party has swept to victory in a parliamentary election boycotted by the opposition, according to official results. The Convention for the Renewal of Comoros (CRC) won 17 out of 24 legislative seats, while two other places went to parties in the presidential coalition. The
According to a new report by Oxfam, the world's wealthiest 1 percent continues to control more wealth than most others. The anti-poverty charity organization, Oxfam, reported that economic inequality is getting more comprehensive than ever, and women are at the receiving end. Oxfam claims that the world'
In recent years, Morocco has put in place the right frameworks for mobilizing rural communities to advance the nation’s sustainable development goals, yet it falls woefully short when it comes to implementation. As someone who has been engaged in rural development in Morocco for the past 26 years, I
The poverty in parts of Africa is there for many to see, and it is a topic that has been taught across Western schools for many a year. Bearing this in mind, one might assume that it is one of the larger beneficiaries when it comes to foreign aid. However,
Curtains are decorative and add beauty to the decoration of the room. They are not only artsy pieces but also keep the temperature of the room cool. You can choose from beautiful patterns and colors available in the online furniture store. Umpteen options are available in colors, fabrics, and lining.
Ethiopian Airlines ambitious trajectory seems not to know any bounds as they have announced plans to build a new international airport "bigger than Charles de Gaulle." The fruition of this project will see the new airport becoming the biggest in Africa. It is expected that construction will commence
Africa is a continent abundantly endowed with a plethora of riches. Yet, this blessing, over the course of history, has failed grossly to empower the people of Africa. If anything, this blessing has been the antithesis to the success of Africans. Poverty still reigns supreme in Africa at a frightening
Gambia's former president, Yahya Jammeh, is reportedly seeking support from top local politicians to move for his return home. According to a report by Bloomberg, Jammeh's former party, the Alliance for Patriotic Re-orientation and Construction party is planning a protest. The protest will target the United
The leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition party the Movement For Democratic Change Alliance (MDC Alliance) Nelson Chamisa once called for the United States Special Forces to invade Zimbabwe in a bid to topple the ZANU-PF entrenched political establishment. At the time he called for this drastic and deadly
Female police officers in Kenya have been asked not to make fancy hairstyles this festive season as it is against the dress code ethics of the force. In a move to enforce the dress code, the National Police Service has released a circular asking all female officers who have made
It is a giving season for Ethiopia as the country gifted land to neighboring Eritrea on Thursday. The two countries have been on a path to reconcile their differences (Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize based on his efforts to build peace between
Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda has set a new record after winning the 10km road race in Valencia, Spain. The Ugandan long-distance runner made history after posting a time of 26 minutes 38 seconds. His time of completion smashed the previous world record held since 2010 by his Kenyan counterpart, Leonard
Zimbabwean farmers have turned to the habit of feeding Anti-Retroviral drugs (ARVs) and antibiotics to their livestock so that it grown fatser. This is according to "sensational" claims from Zimbabwean doctors across the country as they have raised concern about this. The net effect of this is that
The 12th annual MEDays International Forum brought some 4500 participants—heads of state, government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors— together last week in Tangier, Morocco. The forum, often dubbed the African Davos, was organized this year by Moroccan think tank Amadeus around the broad theme “The Global Distrust Crisis: Facing Subversion
