Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, up from 66 per cent in April, following months of training, simulation exercises and surveillance upgrades, according to a health official. The country has focused special attention on 12 high-risk counties identified by factors including border proximity, population movement and location along major transport routes.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Security analyst Erick Okeyo has cautioned that the government must help Kenya heal from the 2007-08 post-election violence and restore public confidence ahead of 2027 elections, warning that current political rhetoric resembles language used before the violence that killed more than 1,000 people. Okeyo said Kenya had not fully healed because justice had not been served, citing killings and disappearances of witnesses in ICC-linked cases, and criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to act against politicians whose remarks could fuel violence.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Political analysts have warned that misinformation and disinformation could compromise Kenya's 2027 General Election by influencing voters to choose leaders based on emotion rather than facts. Analyst Dismas Mokua called for state officials to use public services to ensure government policies apply uniformly, while analyst Javas Bigambo linked the issue to a period of "truth decay" where political interests override facts.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →