{
  "id": 14904931,
  "title": "Kenya pushes research and digital technology to strengthen peace efforts in East Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/kenya-pushes-research-and-digital-technology-to-strengthen-peace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:35:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kenya-pushes-research-and-digital-technology-to-strengthen-peace-efforts-in-east-africa/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya - In a push to bolster peace efforts in East Africa, Kenya is championing the use of research, data, and digital technologies in mediation. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation Shaukat Abdulrazak emphasized that evidence-based strategies and technological advancements are vital for enhancing the efficacy of mediation across the region as it progresses towards greater economic integration. Addressing the inaugural East Africa Annual Mediator Conference, Abdulrazak called for a transition from reactive conflict resolution to proactive, technology-driven, and research-backed methods that foster enduring peace.\n\nAccording to Abdulrazak, mediation can effectively address disputes while bolstering public trust, advancing trade and investment, and fostering social harmony. He stressed that effective mediation should be grounded in dependable research, data-driven decisions, and digital resources to better comprehend and resolve conflicts. As East African nations deepen their regional collaboration, unresolved disputes could erode trust and economic ties, underscoring the importance of effective mediation in maintaining cooperation and development.\n\nAbdulrazak highlighted Kenya's State Department for Science, Research and Innovation's dedication to fostering partnerships that convert research discoveries and innovative concepts into tangible solutions for society. He urged all stakeholders to harness dialogue and cooperation to convert disputes into platforms for collaboration and sustainable development. \"Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the cornerstone upon which justice, development, and prosperity are built,\" Abdulrazak asserted, urging participants to turn disputes into opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and sustainable progress across East Africa.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 — Kenya is pushing for greater use of research, data and digital technologies in mediation to help prevent conflicts, strengthen public trust and support trade and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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