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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  Makongeni Ward MCA aspirant Rosalina Apur intensified her grassroots campaign on Tuesday with a high-profile engagement with Muslim residents in Kaloleni, where she pledged to champion religious inclusivity and oversee the restoration of a local mosque. Addressing a large gathering at the Kaloleni basketball courtyard, Apur emphasized the need for leadership that protects religious freedoms while ensuring equitable development across communities. She assured residents that, if elected in the 2027 General Election, her administration would prioritize the rehabilitation and preservation of the mosque, which she described as a vital pillar of social cohesion. “Faith institutions are pillars of our society, offering guidance, unity, and moral grounding,” she said, drawing applause from the crowd. In a gesture aimed at supporting vulnerable members of the community, Apur donated foodstuffs, mattresses, and blankets to the mosque. She also distr...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 16, 2026.  Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has announced that it has taken full control of the Karnoi area in North Darfur following what it described as a swift and coordinated military operation targeting rival militias. In a statement issued on Monday, the RSF said its forces secured the area after clashes with armed groups it claimed were allied with elements of the Islamic Movement, which the paramilitary group accuses of using the region as a base to threaten local security. According to the statement, RSF fighters managed to push the opposing forces out of the area after inflicting heavy losses, forcing them to withdraw and enabling the paramilitary group to regain control of Karnoi and its surrounding areas in North Darfur, a region within western Sudan that has experienced prolonged instability. The RSF said the operation forms part of its broader campaign aimed at restoring security and stability in the ...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 16, 2026.  Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has announced that its fighters have captured the strategic town of Bara in North Kordofan State following intense clashes with rival forces. In a statement released on Monday, the RSF said its troops had achieved a “significant new victory” by taking control of Bara, describing the development as part of a broader military strategy aimed at expanding operational control and advancing toward what it called remaining strongholds of enemy forces. The paramilitary group claimed its fighters inflicted heavy casualties on opposing troops it described as belonging to the Islamic Movement and allied militias. According to the statement, more than 500 fighters were killed during the confrontation, including several officers and members linked to the Al-Baraa bin Malik militia. The RSF further said its forces seized 45 combat vehicles and destroyed others during the operation, in ...

BY NJOKI KARANJA.  The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Saturday conducted repeat Phase III grassroots elections across 18 counties in an effort to finalize one of the party’s largest internal democratic exercises since its formation. Party officials, speaking during a media briefing addressed by Kithure Kindiki, said the repeat polls were organized to address gaps identified during earlier rounds of the elections. These included areas where there were insufficient candidates or where some aspirants failed to meet registration requirements such as submitting the required signatures or completing their applications before the deadline. According to the party leadership, the grassroots elections are part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the party’s internal structures and building a strong nationwide political base. Officials said that once the exercise is completed, the party expects to have more than half a million grassroots officials serving in various ...

BY NJOKI KARANJA.  The President and members of the Presidential Council of the Government of Peace express their strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman. These actions represent a serious violation of the sovereignty of states, a direct threat to the security and stability of the region, and an undermining of the principles of good neighborliness and international law. The Presidential Council affirms its full solidarity and firm support for these brotherly nations and backs all legitimate measures they take to protect their national security and safeguard the safety of their territories and citizens. It also reiterates its condemnation of all forms of aggression that target the stability of the region or seek to undermine the regional security system. In this context, the Presidential Counci...

BY NJOKI KARANJA.  A political aspirant in Makongeni Ward, Hon. Rose Apur is emerging as a rising grassroots leader, drawing attention for her journey from hardship to public service as she eyes the Member of County Assembly seat ahead of the 2027 elections. Raised in the informal neighborhoods of Makadara Constituency, Apur says her early years were defined by poverty and limited opportunities. She recalls growing up in an environment where access to food and proper clothing was often a struggle, circumstances she says shaped her determination to pursue leadership and advocate for her community. “Growing up in Makongeni without food or proper clothing never diminished my vision of becoming a leader capable of uplifting my people,”. Her life took a significant turn at the age of 17 when she became a mother. Rather than abandoning her ambitions, Apur says the responsibility strengthened her resolve to succeed and contribute to society. By the age of 18, she had begun eng...