Kenya is set to begin its COVID-19 vaccination rollout following the arrival of the first batch. The government has released a detailed plan that covers nine areas, starting with which groups will be targeted first through to monitoring and evaluation. For the moment, the target is to cover 30% of the population. However, once more doses and funds become available, this will be expanded. Catherine Kyobutungi provides some insights into the strategy, and sheds light on the benefits and challenges of including the private sector in the plans.

When it comes to South Africa’s plans, writes Geo Quinot, there is a great deal that’s not known – and that should be known. There might be valid reasons behind the vagueness of some of the detail. But in most instances, the information should be available, and made public.

Other countries on the continent have also released their plans. Ghana has set some aggressive targets, but faces major hurdles in meeting them, as Nana Kofi Quakyi explains, while Veronica Ueckermann answers key questions about South Africa.

But the biggest headache for the continent is trying to ensure that programmes are put into effect in every country. This looks increasingly unlikely in Tanzania where the government has turned its back on vaccinations. Catherine Kyobutungi explains the dangers behind this decision and Ahmed Kalebi looks at the broader implications of countries taking this stance.