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… The patient, the 42-year-old wife of a Swiss embassy staff worker based in Abuja, had been travelling in Uganda with her husband before returning to Nigeria. …
Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to SwitzerlandCapital News
… The assurance comes as Kenya continues to respond to an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola, following an imported case involving a Kenyan who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda before arriving in Nairobi. …
Duale: Kenya could be declared Ebola-free after 42 daysCapital News
KAMPALA, Uganda, Oct 26 — Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to undergo a mandatory 21-day quarantine as authorities strengthen measures to prevent the spread of Ebola amid concerns over infections reported in Kenya and Nigeria. …
Uganda Orders 21-Day Quarantine for Citizens Returning From DRC Amid Ebola ConcernsCitizen Digital
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Nigeria widens hunt for possible Ebola casesThe Standard
… The third summit, scheduled for October 28–29 in Moscow, comes amid disturbing reports of African job seekers, including Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Zimbabwe and South Africa, being lured into Russia's military through promises of lucrative employment, only to end up fighting in Ukrain …
Russia faces backlash over dead, missing recruits ahead of summitCapital News
… The first patient, a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, died earlier in October after arriving in Nairobi via Uganda. …
65-Year-Old Second Ebola Patient Buried Under Strict Safety MeasuresCitizen Digital
… Nigeria announced its first Ebola case on Tuesday, the wife of a staff member at Switzerland's embassy in Abuja, who had returned from Uganda on October 3. …
Nigeria's first Ebola case 'highly similar' to Kenyan oneCitizen Digital
Uganda reinstates traveller screening after Bundibugyo Ebola virus case in Nigeria By Kenneth Gachie October 24, 2026 09:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of a health worker in full personal p …
Uganda reinstates traveller screening after Bundibugyo Ebola virus case in NigeriaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUganda bars travellers with recent DRC travel history from transiting Uganda has barred travellers with recent travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from transiting through the country as it tightens public health measures following Nigeria …
Ebola: Uganda bars travellers with recent DRC travel history from transitingCitizen Digital
… Stephen Muleshe said the Ministry of Health had liaised with embassies to reach out to health authorities in the countries where the contacts are believed to be, following their travel from Uganda. …
Gov’t tracks nine contacts abroad who shared flight with Kenya’s first Ebola patientNigeria airlifted its sole confirmed Ebola patient—a 42-year-old Swiss citizen and wife of a Swiss embassy worker—from Abuja to Switzerland on Monday. The patient's condition was improving but remains infectious; 53 of her contacts have been identified by Nigerian health authorities as Africa faces a "complex" Ebola outbreak across multiple regions.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria airlifted its sole confirmed Ebola patient—a 42-year-old Swiss citizen and wife of a Swiss embassy worker—from Abuja to Switzerland on Monday. The patient's condition was improving but remains infectious; 53 of her contacts have been identified by Nigerian health authorities as Africa faces a "complex" Ebola outbreak across multiple regions.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned the alleged abduction of Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, a youth mobilization leader and national mobilization coordinator for CHADEMA's youth wing, who was reportedly taken in the Kamulu area of Machakos County on October 25, 2026. The group called on Kenyan authorities to disclose his whereabouts, ensure his safety, and protect him from forced removal from Kenya.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says Kenya could be declared free of Ebola after 42 consecutive days without a new case, based on WHO protocols, provided no further infections are recorded and contact-tracing requirements are met. The government has achieved 100 per cent contact-tracing and is conducting regular tests to detect possible infections linked to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak that began with an imported case from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
Uganda has mandated a 21-day quarantine at their own expense for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as health authorities strengthen measures to prevent Ebola spread following infections reported in Kenya and Nigeria. The measure includes intensified screening at airports and land borders, with contact information collection for follow-up surveillance.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Nigeria has widened its hunt for potential Ebola cases, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention tracing an additional nine contacts, bringing the total to 53 primary contacts of a 42-year-old woman who fell ill with Ebola in Abuja. A suspected case in Rivers State tested negative, and the confirmed case remains the only person with the disease.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Russia faces criticism over its treatment of African nationals recruited into its war in Ukraine, with Moscow declining to help trace or repatriate remains of dead Kenyan fighters ahead of the Russia–Africa Summit in October. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told Parliament that 84 Kenyans involved in the conflict had been killed or were missing, while government records identified 354 Kenyans linked to the war.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
A 65-year-old woman who died from Bundibugyo Ebola virus has been buried under infection-prevention measures designed to respect Muslim traditions while protecting public health. She was the close relative of Kenya's first confirmed Ebola patient and the country's second Ebola-related death.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
Genomic tests show Nigeria's first Ebola case, detected in the wife of a Swiss embassy staff member who returned from Uganda on October 3, resembles the virus found in Kenya's first case recorded earlier this month. Health authorities are investigating the source of her infection, with the Africa CDC suggesting possible contact with Kenya's patient at an airport.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has reinstated traveller locator forms for all incoming travellers and strengthened public health measures after a Ugandan traveller tested positive for Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Nigeria. The Ministry of Health is investigating the circumstances of the infection, noting the traveller had not shown symptoms when leaving Uganda.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has barred travellers with recent travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from transiting through the country, tightening public health measures following Nigeria's confirmation of an imported Ebola case. The woman who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease had travelled from Uganda to Abuja, and Uganda maintains no local transmission occurred within its borders.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health has traced nine people who travelled on the same flight as Kenya's first Ebola patient after leaving the country, liaising with embassies to contact health authorities in Uganda, Dubai, Thailand, Italy and Tanzania where the contacts are located.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in a diplomat's wife who travelled from Uganda, marking the virus's arrival in west Africa. The case involves the Bundibugyo strain, which is driving a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has killed more than 4,000 people since mid-May.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has pledged to prevent profiteering and corruption in Kenya's Ebola outbreak response, warning against the emergence of "Ebola billionaires" similar to alleged misconduct during COVID-19. The ministry has implemented tighter controls and will closely monitor procurement and spending related to the Ebola crisis.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's national boxing team claimed the inaugural World Boxing African Championships title at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, collecting five gold, three silver and six bronze medals across 15 participating nations. Standout performers included minimumweight Grace Atieno and lightweight Rosemarion Otieno, who led the home charge with victories in the women's finals.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UNESCO is preparing a $30 million regional climate-resilience project targeting Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda over four years, with the aim of protecting shared ecosystems, strengthening early-warning systems and helping communities cope with climate change. The programme, to be developed with the Lake Victoria Basin Commission and participating governments, will focus on improving climate information systems, restoring degraded ecosystems, strengthening regional governance, and enhancing monitoring and knowledge-sharing.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan singer-songwriter Matt Ngesa has released his debut album "For the Road," a nine-track project shaped by personal experiences and four years of writing. The album, which originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when Ngesa's parents contracted the virus, explores themes of love, gratitude and human connection.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa claimed gold in the mixed relay at the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kisumu, winning the 40.8-kilometre race in 56:04.38, ahead of defending champions Mauritius and Rwanda. Kenya finished fifth on home soil.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Women remain underrepresented in plant breeding across Africa, raising concerns about whether agricultural innovations reflect the needs of women farmers. A new two-year fellowship programme launched in Nairobi by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is supporting 47 women crop scientists to address this gap and ensure gender considerations are included in agricultural innovation.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leader Ndindi Nyoro claims that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's acquisition of nearly a quarter stake in Kenya Pipeline Company is the beginning of a plot by Dangote and President William Ruto to gain majority ownership, and that Ruto has interfered in the sale of KPC shares through government entities.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret has quarantined one person for Ebola Bundibugya monitoring after she travelled on the same plane as a confirmed patient from Uganda. The woman, who has been in Kenya for three weeks with no symptoms and negative earlier tests, will be held in isolation for 21 days with a final test scheduled.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has alleged that President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote are pursuing a plan to take control of Kenya Pipeline Company, claiming a Dangote-associated company acquired a 24.76 per cent stake from pension funds and other shareholders, with a target of 51–75 per cent ownership.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ruhamya Kainerugaba, grandson of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has been commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the Uganda People's Defence Forces following completion of a 44-week commissioning course at Sandhurst military academy in the United Kingdom in August 2026.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the threat of infectious diseases including Ebola, mpox, cholera, measles and tuberculosis demands ongoing prevention efforts and shared responsibility among governments, health workers, individuals and communities. Kenya confirmed its first imported Ebola case linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak on 6 October 2026.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has raised Ebola preparedness and strengthened airport surveillance over concerns that direct flights from Kenya, where nine cases have been reported, could increase the risk of importing the virus into the country.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bodaboda operators in Busia County report declining business following a rise in fuel prices, which has increased operating costs and squeezed profit margins. Customers have resisted fare increases and opted to walk or use alternative transport instead, leaving many riders spending hours without securing customers.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 50 Ugandan tourism industry players have arrived in Mombasa for a familiarisation tour aimed at boosting cross-border travel and increasing Ugandan visitors to Kenya ahead of the fifth Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit scheduled for October 26–27. Kenya seeks to increase arrivals from Uganda to 300,000 in 2026, building on 234,556 visitors recorded in 2025.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan athletes raised concerns about being sidelined from the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, citing lack of invitations, participation opportunities, and special seating despite expectations they would be showcased at the event. President William Ruto paid tribute to legendary athletes and announced government investment in sporting facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga called for a whole-of-government approach to strengthen preparedness and public awareness as Kenya's confirmed cases of Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare strain of Ebola, rose to nine, with health authorities saying infections remain linked to a single cluster.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Ministry of Health has reported no confirmed active Ebola cases following the transit through the country in early October of a Nigerian woman who later tested positive for the disease. The woman showed no symptoms while in Uganda but developed them after arriving in Nigeria; the ministry emphasized that passing through Uganda does not establish infection occurred there.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei stated that the US travel advisory for Kenya is cautionary rather than a bar on entry, following the US State Department's elevation of its advisory from Level 2 to Level 3 amid Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →