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BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, March 27, 2026. The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has unveiled a groundbreaking policy brief and report highlighting the critical role of vaccines in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing public health threat in Kenya and across Africa. The report, titled “The Value of Vaccines to Address Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya,” was launched at the Mövenpick Hotel in Nairobi during a high-level event attended by government officials, researchers, development partners, and members of the press. Speaking during the unveiling, KEMRI Acting Director General and CEO Prof. Elijah Songok warned that antimicrobial resistance is no longer a distant concern but a present and escalating crisis. He described AMR as a “silent pandemic” that is already claiming lives, complicating routine medical procedures, and placing a heavy burden on healthcare systems. The initiative, jointly developed by KEMRI and the One Health Trust, brought toge...

BY NJOKI KARANJA. Forces aligned with the Founding Alliance have announced the capture of the strategic area of Majaqa in Sudan’s Blue Nile region, marking a significant development in ongoing military operations in the area. According to a press release, the forces reported that the operation to secure Majaqa was successful, describing it as part of a broader campaign aimed at expanding territorial control and weakening opposing forces. The statement indicated that the advance was achieved following coordinated engagements, though it did not provide detailed information on casualties or the extent of resistance encountered. The alliance further noted that its troops are continuing to push forward and are now advancing toward Ad-Damazin, the capital of Blue Nile State. The move suggests a potential escalation in fighting as control of key urban centers remains a critical objective for both sides in the conflict. The development comes amid ongoing clashes in the region, whic...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  KIGALI, RWANDA, March 24, 2026. East Africa is poised to take a major step in defining its digital trajectory as regional leaders, innovators, and policymakers prepare to convene for a landmark artificial intelligence conference in Kigali. The 4th East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference will take place from March 30 to April 1 at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together more than 680 delegates from across the region and beyond. The event is jointly organized by the East African Science and Technology Commission and the Inter-University Council for East Africa. Held under the theme “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient, Inclusive, and Innovative East Africa,” the conference marks a pivotal moment as the region seeks to transition from AI ambition to coordinated action. Rwanda’s Minister for ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, will officially open the conference, which is also expected to attract...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 24, 2026. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), have announced a major military advance in Sudan’s Blue Nile region, claiming full السيطرة (control) of the strategic town of Kurmuk following intense ბრძოლات (fighting) with Sudanese army forces. In a statement released الثلاثاء (Tuesday), the coalition—part of the Tasis alliance—said its قوات (forces) had secured Kurmuk along with nearby areas including Al-Baraka and Al-Keili after what it described as “fierce battles” that began a day earlier. The statement alleged that the joint RSF and SPLM-N قوات engaged Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied militias in heavy clashes, ultimately forcing them to withdraw from the المناطق (areas). The قوات also claimed to have achieved significant territorial gains across multiple axes in what they referred to as the “New Funj/Blue Nile front.” Kurmuk, located in Blue Nile State near the Ethiopia...

BY NJOKI KARANJA.  A reported attack on Al-Daein Teaching Hospital in Sudan has left more than 60 people dead and over 100 others injured, according to a statement attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The statement described the incident as a “serious escalation,” alleging that the Sudanese army—referred to in the release as affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood—carried out the bombardment. The death toll has risen to more than 62 people, including at least 12 children, while 113 others were wounded. Most of the victims are reported to be women and children. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency teams continuing to search for survivors trapped under the rubble, raising fears that the number of casualties could increase further. The attack adds to a growing pattern of violence targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly medical facilities, amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Previous incidents have seen hospitals struck during fighting, worsening an alre...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  March 20, 2026. The Presidential Council of the “Government of Peace” has issued a strongly worded Eid al-Fitr message, extending greetings to Sudanese citizens at home and abroad while reaffirming its commitment to continue fighting what it described as الإرهاب (terrorism) and rebuilding a new Sudan founded on democracy, justice, and equality. In the خطاب (address), the Council’s President congratulated the Sudanese people, members of the Sudan Founding Alliance Forces, and families of those killed, injured, or missing in the conflict. He expressed hope that the religious holiday would mark a turning point toward peace, security, and national unity after prolonged suffering caused by الحرب (war). The statement sharply blamed the ongoing conflict on the Muslim Brotherhood and its العسكري arm, accusing the group of plunging the country into violence, displacement, hunger, and destruction. Despite the الأزمة (crisis), the Council emphasized that Sudanese...