Also known as: Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo · DRC · DR Congo · Congolese · Congo DR · eastern DRC
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… A child who has escaped bullets should not endure abuse, exploitation, neglect, trafficking or hunger in a refugee settlement.Kakuma has long been a symbol of hope for people escaping conflict from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia and other neighbo …
We must protect every child beyond survivalCapital News
… The statement follows confirmation by U.S.-based humanitarian organisation Samaritan’s Purse that seven of its American aid workers who had been deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support the Ebola response are undergoing a mandatory 21-day quarantine at the La …
Katiba Institute Accuses Government of Defying Court Orders Over Ebola Quarantine FacilityThe Standard
… Thousands of kilometres from the only home she once knew in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lucy is raising a child while trying to stitch together the remnants of her own stolen childhood. …
From war to fear: Children seeking asylum still at risks at Kakuma refugees campThe Standard
… The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the strongest examples from the 2026 World Cup. …
Football as national therapy in conflict-torn statesThe Standard
… The list includes Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa, alongside countries stretching from Cameroon and Ethiopia to Senegal, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. …
UK visa squeeze shutters Kenyan father's dreamCitizen Digital
… ands guard as provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory, National Biomedical Research Institute (INRB), where samples from suspected Ebola cases are tested, as part of the response to the epidemic in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo …
Ebola: 7 Americans quarantined in Kenya after US travel banCitizen Digital
… ands guard as provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory, National Biomedical Research Institute (INRB), where samples from suspected Ebola cases are tested, as part of the response to the epidemic in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo …
Ebola: 7 Americans quarantined in Kenya after US travel banCitizen Digital
… Photo by SEROS MUYISA / AFP Audio By Vocalize The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than during any previous outbreak of the deadly virus. …
Ebola spreading in DRC 'faster than any previous outbreak': WHOCitizen Digital
… Photo by SEROS MUYISA / AFP Audio By Vocalize The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than during any previous outbreak of the deadly virus. …
Ebola spreading in DRC 'faster than any previous outbreak': WHOThe Standard
… Besides, Nairobi is surrounded by open marketplaces for illegal weapons in Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. …
Here is evidence that Kenya is following in Haiti's footstepsThe FKF Premier League risks falling behind regional rivals unless governance reforms restore professionalism, transparency and commercial growth, according to Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure. FKF and Premier League clubs have agreed to pursue governance reforms while allowing the 2026/27 season to proceed as scheduled.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FKF Premier League risks falling behind regional rivals unless governance reforms restore professionalism, transparency and commercial growth, according to Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure. FKF and Premier League clubs have agreed to pursue governance reforms while allowing the 2026/27 season to proceed as scheduled.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to World Cup critics in an open letter, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" despite controversies over ticket pricing and visa issues.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 2,994 confirmed cases with 97 new infections and 62 deaths reported in a single day, mostly in Ituri Province. The virus is spreading northward toward South Sudan, raising concerns about potential spread closer to Kenya through cross-border movement.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino dismissed World Cup critics in an open letter, saying they were "spreading hate and false rumours" while the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" marked by 100% safety and security. The tournament faced pre-competition controversies including high ticket prices, visa issues, and geopolitical tensions across the three host nations.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised the growing partnership between Kenya and Uganda, describing the two as nations united by history, culture and family ties, and urging East African states to deepen regional integration for shared prosperity. She noted that communities along the Kenya-Uganda border share common languages, customs and family relationships, with groups such as the Samia, Iteso, Bagisu, Maasai and Turkana living and interacting across both countries.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece praises the seben—the instrumental climax of Congolese rumba featuring lead guitar and drums—as one of Africa's greatest musical traditions, highlighting its ability to inspire joy and participation through the work of musicians like J. B. Mpiana.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
As the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreads across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya's greatest challenge may not be the virus itself, but convincing the public to trust the country's outbreak response.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Experts at Kenya's Cardiac Society annual congress say heart failure is emerging as a major cardiovascular health challenge driven by high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and lifestyle factors, and call for intensified public education and greater investment in cardiovascular research and medicine access.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya received 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India, including personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies and response kits, to strengthen its preparedness against Ebola as the country remains on high alert over the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Lamu Refinery—now in implementation with government commitments fulfilled and financing secured—is a strategic investment that will strengthen regional energy security, unlock the LAPSSET Corridor, and position Kenya as East Africa's gateway for energy, trade and manufacturing.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wildlife veterinarian Robert Aruho, Conservation Lead at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, has been appointed Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Antelope Specialist Group for 2026–2030, leading an international network responsible for guiding antelope protection and recovery across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya received five tonnes of medical supplies from India including personal protective equipment, as the government raises Ebola preparedness following a Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread into Uganda. Health authorities have heightened surveillance and laboratories remain on high alert, though Kenya has not confirmed any Ebola cases.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak declared in May has killed more than 1,000 people across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with 2,473 confirmed cases in DRC (including 999 deaths) and 20 cases in Uganda (including two deaths). The outbreak, concentrated in DRC's mineral-rich Ituri province, faces control challenges due to poverty, violence, and unsafe burial practices that accelerate transmission.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has directed the Ministries of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and EAC Affairs to jointly review East African Community Summit resolutions, with focus on assessing progress in trade, infrastructure, investment and regional cooperation to strengthen Kenya's influence in the bloc.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's top public health agency does not support travel bans in response to the continent's worsening Ebola outbreak and is urging the United States to lift restrictions imposed on Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan. The agency argues that travel bans hinder medical supplies and personnel and disrupt trade.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the African Union have called for a stronger, more coordinated regional response to mounting security and humanitarian crises in Africa's Great Lakes Region, emphasizing inclusive governance and greater involvement of women and young people. The appeal was made at a five-day consultative forum in Nairobi, where policymakers and civil society representatives gathered to strengthen regional cooperation on peacebuilding amid ongoing armed conflict, violent extremism, and cross-border insecurity in the region.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United Nations warned that Ebola risked spreading in displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that confirmed cases had been reported in at least 16 displacement sites across Ituri hosting over 270,000 displaced people, with overcrowding and limited access to basic services increasing transmission risk.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed 930 deaths among 2,344 confirmed cases across five provinces, with the World Health Organisation warning that the epidemic is spreading faster than containment efforts can manage.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Congolese national who entered Kenya in 2019 seeking tailoring work found himself in western Kenya facing exploitation and poor living conditions instead of promised employment in Nairobi. The article examines how migrants' vulnerable immigration status can be used against them across African migration corridors.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya deserves recognition for hosting refugees from South Sudan, the DRC, Somalia, Ethiopia and other countries, refugee children in Kakuma face abuse, exploitation, neglect, trafficking and hunger and require comprehensive protection including education, healthcare, counselling, food and secure living conditions.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
The constitutional lobby group accused Kenya's government of violating a High Court order after seven American aid workers were admitted to an isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the transfer under a bilateral U.S. agreement posed constitutional and public safety concerns. The workers, deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo for Ebola response, are undergoing mandatory 21-day quarantine as a precaution under new U.S. travel restrictions, with none showing symptoms.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
In mid-2026, the UK rolled out "enhanced credibility checks" targeting visa applicants from 33 African countries considered high risk of overstaying, including Kenya. The tougher scrutiny applies to applications for study, tourism, business and family visits, resulting in longer processing, more documentation, and a higher bar for applicants to prove they will leave Britain.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on asylum-seeking children at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, including a 17-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo raising a six-month-old son while coping with trauma and uncertain futures.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo fighting an Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S. government introduced travel restrictions requiring Americans returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to spend three weeks in a third country before entering the United States.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven American aid workers who were in Congo fighting an Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S. introduced travel restrictions requiring American citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to spend three weeks in a third country before entering the United States.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The WHO warned Thursday that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than during any previous outbreak. More than 2,000 cases including 796 deaths have been confirmed since the outbreak was declared two months ago, making it the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization warned that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than during any previous outbreak. More than 2,000 confirmed cases including 796 deaths have been reported since the outbreak was declared two months ago, compared to the 2018-2020 outbreak which took more than 10 months to reach 2,000 cases.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece compares Kenya's current trajectory to Haiti's descent into state failure, arguing Kenya has "the same ingredients" — including youth unemployment left unaddressed since the 2008 post-election violence — that enabled gangs to take over Haiti and reduce it to one of the world's poorest countries.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →