The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a relative of first patient

Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s second Ebola case

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher visited a Kenyan sanctuary for orphaned elephants

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher visited Kenya’s David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, meeting orphaned elephants at its Nairobi Nursery and Ithumba rehabilitation centre. Their visit highlighted the rescue programme’s work and the threats facing African elephants, including drought, ivory poaching and habitat loss, which can leave young calves without maternal care.

The Times of India · Oct 12

A race against time to prevent an outbreak follows Kenya's first Ebola death

Kenya's first imported case of Ebola – in which the patient travelled from Democratic Republic of Congo via Uganda – has exposed failings in border screening processes. Now Kenyan health officials are racing against the clock to prevent one infection from becoming an outbreak.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10

WRC expands 2027 calendar to 15 rounds as USA, UK return

The World Rally Championship will expand to 15 rounds next year with confirmation the USA and the UK will make a return, while Safari Rally Kenya’s uncertain future has also been resolved

Autosport · Oct 8

‘Someone else will do it for less’: refugees in Kenya are powering tech for dwindling pay

Refugee gig workers for tech companies don’t know how much they’ll be paid – if AI hasn’t already taken their jobs

The Guardian - US · Oct 8

Kenya Confirms Its First Ebola Case After a Man Who Flew From Uganda Died in a Nairobi Hospital

Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case after a man traveled from Congo through Uganda to Nairobi. Contacts are being traced. CDC says the U.S. risk is low.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Kenyan Senator Karen Nyamu Mocked as 'TikTok Senator' After Thumb-Sucking and Phone-Scrolling Video Emerges

Kenyan senator Karen Nyamu draws contrasting reactions to a thumb-sucking video, while Senate guidance distinguishes phone use from disruptive conduct.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

What to know about Kenya's first Ebola case and how officials are responding

Kenya's first Ebola case has raised concerns about border control and virus tracing

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Missing ambassadors, inexperienced appointees – is Washington dropping the diplomatic ball?

Just before leaving town on Sept. 30, 2026, U.S. senators confirmed 10 new ambassadors. Among those nodded through before Congress closed for an extended midterm recess were new U.S. ambassadors for Kenya, Nicaragua, Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan.

The Conversation · Oct 7

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death after patient returns from DR Congo

Kenya on Tuesday reported its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan national who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) died after returning to the country. Kenya is the fourth country to record an Ebola case in the current outbreak, which was declared in eastern DR…

France 24 · Oct 6