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.
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation.
The president's declaration comes as the region grapples with one of the most severe rainy seasons in years, which has already claimed the lives of at least 170 people across the country.
The voluntary removals scheme, introduced last month, offers up to £3,000 to migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, encouraging them to relocate to Rwanda.
Despite these assertions, the M23 has been widely criticized and opposed for its military actions and alleged human rights abuses.
The increased value of cocoa, driven by adverse weather conditions affecting major producers like Ghana and Ivory Coast, has led to a surge in crop thefts, compelling Ugandan farmers to hire armed security.
In search of stability and growth, the DRC is considering alternative sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism.
The issue began on April 19, when two employees of Kenya Airways were detained by the Military Detection of Anti-Homeland Activities (DEMIAP) on allegations related to "missing customs documentation on valuable cargo," according to the airline.
The disaster cut off a major road and left a trail of debris, mud, and uprooted trees, severely impacting the local community and transportation.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has announced a delay in the reopening of schools by one week in response to ongoing severe flooding that has resulted in the deaths of more than 80 people. Originally scheduled to resume for the second term on April 29, all schools will now reopen
According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the violence has escalated significantly, with over 8,000 fatalities reported in Burkina Faso alone in 2023.
According to Bourdon, the notice sent to Apple on Thursday is part of a larger strategy to "moralize the way that raw materials are exploited in this country."
According to reports, both conflicting parties, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – along with their allied militias – have engaged in indiscriminate attacks, severely impacting civilians.
The discussions feature a divide in perspectives. A "high ambition coalition" of countries advocates for stringent measures including cutting down on plastic production and the use of harmful chemicals.
The airline has expressed frustration, stating that despite numerous attempts to clarify the situation to the military officers, their explanations were disregarded. The detained staff were only allowed a brief visit by Kenyan embassy officials and a team from the airline last Tuesday.
Efforts to combat the disease traditionally include the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, spraying breeding areas, and promoting prompt diagnosis and treatment.
A refurbished facility, Hope Hostel in Kagugu, an upscale neighborhood of Kigali known for its expatriate community and international schools, has been prepared to house the incoming migrants.
