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.
Former president of the United States, Barrack Obama has expressed pride in a 28-year-old Nigerian activist who was recently listed in the TIME 100 Next list. The listing content was released by TIME in celebration of 100 young most influential people in the world. Six Africans made the list, but
Properly implemented psychiatric efforts are scarce in developing countries, as patients are often misdiagnosed and mistreated, while understaffed facilities coupled with a lack of funding exasperate this situation. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as 'a state of well-being in which every individual is able to realize
Apartheid was a horrible time in South Africa during which the ethnonationalist Afrikaner National Party ruled the country under authoritarian white supremacy rule. There existed a strict racial hierarchy: blacks at the bottom, whites at the top. Though apartheid started in 1948, this racial hierarchy and subsequent segregation and oppression
Vaporizing has rapidly taken over smoking, both in the US and across other parts of the world. The reason for this can be traced to modernization and the many benefits of vaping devices over traditional smoking methods. However, despite the increased popularity of vaporizers, many people find it challenging to
French-President African countries have agreed to withdraw their CFA reserves from France. The announcement was made by the president of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon. According to the President, the eight French-speaking countries in the region have unanimously agreed to withdraw their CFA reserves from France and allow their central banks
The 92nd Academy Awards, commonly referred to as the Oscars, will honor the best films of 2019. The ceremony will be held in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 2020. The awards are mainly US-based; most of the films awarded are US films (and English-based
Sailing around the BVI (British Virgin Islands) is only possible by water transport. Organized Virgin Island Catamaran Charter are a great solution when we want to visit and see more places in a short time. The catamaran is an alternative to yachts and other types of boats. Surely, admirers of
Have you decided to jump on the bandwagon of adopting a puppy? Great Idea! But do you know the whole nine yards about maintaining it? If not, then it's a bad idea to pick it up in the home. Taking care of a puppy is not a piece
More than 11 million people are currently experiencing crisis/emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and 4) in Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho. This number will rise to 45 million across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the next six months, according
Africa is a beautiful place that is endowed with a vast array of riches. It is a land of notable diversity, and the people of Africa mirror reflect beautiful spirits. And yet, despite this huge advantage, Africa has had its fair, if not overloaded, share of problems. These stem from
Travelling to Malawi is expected to become easier as the Malawian government is set to roll out an online visa application process on November 1. The e-visa portal will allow travellers to fill and submit visa applications, upload required documents including photos, and pay for visa fees. The online visas
The incumbent president of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has been declared the winner of the 2019 general elections. The announcement was made by Botswana’s Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane, today. Justice Terrence Rannowane announced that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) won the election after securing 29 national assembly seats,
One of the main tasks of being a business owner is keeping your finances in order. The way you handle the finances of your business can either make or break your company. That is why you need to bring strategies in place, which can help you manage the cash flow.
Prominent for facilitating the release of 103 Chibok girls from the Boko Haram insurgents, Zannah Bukar Mustapha, a Nigerian lawyer and educator was on Saturday, October 19, unveiled as a finalist for the 2019 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity in Yerevan, Armenia. Aside from his valiant efforts in negotiating with
You are never too young to make your dreams come true. Audrey Maame Esi Swatson, Ghana's youngest female commercial pilot, knows this all too well. At 22, she's already making waves. Born in 1997 in Saltpond, Ghana, she speaks fluent Twi, Fanti, and English. She had
A painting by renowned Nigerian artist has been auctioned for $1.4 million in the United Kingdom. Ben Enwonwu painted the masterpiece in Lagos in 1971; he christened the piece “Christine”. He is a 20th century master of African modernism, a renowned artist and freedom fighter. Interestingly, the painting has
