Kenya Intensifies Ebola Preparedness as Government Pushes for Fully Operational Quarantine Centres
The Principal Secretary spoke during a spot-check visit at the Malaba Border, one of the busiest entry points linking Kenya and Uganda.
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The Principal Secretary spoke during a spot-check visit at the Malaba Border, one of the busiest entry points linking Kenya and Uganda.
The Health CS opposed constitutional petitions lodged by Katiba Institute and the LSK challenging the legality and constitutional basis of the Government’s Ebola preparedness strategy.
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"The Cabinet Secretary is scheduled to appear tomorrow, Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at 2:30 P.M. to respond to concerns regarding the Government’s preparedness in addressing the threat posed by the Ebola Virus Disease, as well as issues surrounding the proposed Isolation Centre in Nanyuki, Laikipia County," read a communication from Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
KUTULO, Wajir, Jun 2 — President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening security and accelerating development projects across Northern Kenya, saying peace and stability remain essential for the region’s transformation. Speaking in Kutulo on the final day of his three-day tour of the Northern region, the President said significant gains had been […]
“We are a responsible government, and we know what we are doing,” Ruto said in response to growing criticism over the planned facility, urging opponents not to politicise public health interventions.
The government says the projects will improve transport, expand electricity access, and enhance water supply and education services across the region.
"When President Trump asked the government of Kenya to support them by having a center in Laikipia Air Base, I gave the okay because it was an agreement and a partnership with friends who have worked with Kenya for 30, 40 years," Ruto said
According to the ambassador, more than 2,000 Kenyan students have studied in China under Chinese government scholarships, while four Confucius Institutes in Kenya have trained tens of thousands of people to learn the Chinese language.
Murang’a County has marked a major milestone in the digitisation of healthcare, with Governor Irungu Kang’ata officially launching a countywide satellite internet upgrade across all 170 public health facilities. Speaking at Muriranjas Hospital in Kiharu, Governor Kang’ata said the upgrade from cable to satellite (Starlink) will enhance efficiency in healthcare service delivery, describing it as both faster and more cost-effective. Paratus Group Chief Commercial Officer Martin Cox lauded Murang’a County for embracing digital transformation in healthcare, noting that the initiative will deliver reliable connectivity to remote areas. Paratus Group Chief Development Officer Barney Hamse also welcomed the shift to satellite internet, saying it will help bring essential healthcare services closer to the people. At the facility level, Kirwara Level Four Hospital Medical Superintendent Esther Maina said reliable internet connectivity has significantly improved healthcare delivery by enabling real-time access to data for doctors and administrators. Meanwhile, Governor Kang’ata has called for swift investigations into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of bodies of young children recently retrieved from River Kiama in Gatanga. The governor also opposed a proposed government plan to set up centres in the country for Americans exposed to Ebola, warning that such a move would risk introducing the deadly disease into Kenya.
Overall, the President pointed out that the Government is investing KSh8.4 billion this year to connect more than 53,300 households to electricity in the three Northern Kenya counties of Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa to ensure inclusive development.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31– The Social Health Authority (SHA) paid Sh12.74 billion to healthcare providers in its May claims cycle, with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) accounting for Sh7.25 billion of the total disbursement. The payments come as healthcare facilities continue to rely on reimbursements from the government’s health financing schemes to fund operations, […]
“We had the evangelicals come and make presentations on matters that are not in the official bill. We continue to see debates that are not based on what is actually in the Finance Bill,” he said, urging the public to verify information using the official “green copy” from the Government Printer.