Health workers in protective gear wave inside an Ebola treatment center in Bunia, Congo Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) tested positive for the virus, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The…
Kenya will field a strong contingent at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11 to 13. The team includes several of the country’s leading athletes, with Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi headlining the squad. Wanyonyi will compete in the men’s 800m, while former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended President William Ruto’s leadership, noting that the government’s progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and security is positively transforming lives across the country. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen observed that although President Ruto hails from the region, his development agenda is benefiting all Kenyans, regardless of…
Edmond Serem led a memorable Kenyan clean sweep in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, delivering a commanding performance to secure the gold medal. Serem stormed to victory in 8:18.23, while compatriot Simon Koech followed closely to take silver in 8:18.59. Leonard Bett completed the podium sweep, clocking 8:21.63 to…
The agreement is expected to pave the way for negotiations on a broader security cooperation framework covering additional areas of law enforcement and public safety.
KRA clarified that licences issued manually before the rollout of the new system will remain valid until Dec. 31, 2026, giving transporters a six-month transition period.
“Kenya alone has made 40 commitments valued at $1.1 billion in support of our blue economy,” President Ruto said.
Thousands of vulnerable mothers and newborns in northeastern Kenya are set to benefit from a major healthcare boost after China committed Sh390 million towards a comprehensive maternal and newborn health programme aimed at reducing preventable deaths in the region.
In Brussels, Ruto successfully secured €102 million (Sh15.3 billion) under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership to support digital transformation, connectivity and job creation.
As part of the Ebola Preparedness Plan, Kenya has designated four laboratories capable of conducting Ebola testing.
