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Sister killed in attack in DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak; Uganda closes border

In north-eastern DR Congo, local residents attacked health workers responding to an alert about a possible Ebola case: one nurse was killed. In response, Uganda has banned non-essential travel to Congo and introduced a 21-day quarantine for returning citizens. In north-eastern DR Congo, local residents attacked health workers responding to a report of a possible Ebola case: one nurse was killed. In response, Uganda banned non-essential travel to Congo and introduced a 21-day quarantine for returning citizens.

Aziz Karimov

26 Oct 2026 · 13:593 min read

Incidents

Bus crashes into truck in Kenya: at least 22 people killed

On the morning of October 25, on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway in the Kanga area, a passenger bus collided head-on with a truck. According to preliminary reports, the passengers were returning from a funeral. At least 22 people were killed, and the death toll may rise.

Aziz Karimov

25 Oct 2026 · 18:122 min read

World

Second Ebola death recorded in Kenya: 65-year-old relative of the first victim has died

Kenya's health ministry reported a second Ebola death within the country's first-ever outbreak. The victim was a 65-year-old woman who contracted the virus from the first patient. Seven people continue treatment, and authorities say there is no community transmission. Nigeria reported genetic similarity between its first case and the Kenyan strain.

Sevara Azamova

25 Oct 2026 · 05:424 min read

World

Hundreds of Ethiopians flee to Kenya amid clashes between Oromia and Somali regions

After armed clashes in the border town of Moyale between Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions, hundreds of people crossed the border into Kenya. The Kenya Red Cross Society launched an emergency response targeting 1,000 households in Marsabit County. The casualty count remains unconfirmed and the causes of the conflict are unclear.

Sevara Azamova

23 Oct 2026 · 22:573 min read

Sport

World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir provisionally suspended for doping

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathon runner Peres Jepchirchir after an out-of-competition positive test for EPO. The sample was collected in Kenya before her victory at the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Jepchirchir became one of more than 140 Kenyan athletes suspended by the AIU since 2017.

Sevara Azamova

23 Oct 2026 · 19:412 min read

Incidents

Multi-storey building under construction collapses in Nairobi: rescuers search for seven missing people

On October 23, 2026, an unfinished multi-storey building collapsed in the Eastleigh area of the Kenyan capital. According to Kenya's Interior Minister, seven people are missing; 66 of 67 construction workers escaped without injuries, and one was injured. The causes of the collapse have not been officially confirmed; authorities and engineers point to problems with construction oversight. On October 23, 2026, an unfinished multi-storey building collapsed in the Eastleigh area of the Kenyan capital. According to Kenya's Interior Minister, seven people are listed as missing; 66 of the 67 construction workers escaped without injuries, and one was injured. The causes of the collapse have not been officially confirmed; authorities and engineers point to problems with construction oversight.

Sevara Azamova

23 Oct 2026 · 19:164 min read

World

Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria cast doubt on Uganda's data

The first confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria are linked to Uganda: according to Africa CDC, both patients passed through Entebbe airport on October 3. Uganda denies active cases on its territory, but Switzerland has disputed the claim that the Nigerian patient traveled to the DR Congo, sharpening the question of where the infection occurred.

Javlon Tursunov

23 Oct 2026 · 17:194 min read

World

WHO: Ebola transmission in DR Congo remains active, case count approaches 10,000

According to WHO, more than 9,600 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,646 deaths have been registered in DR Congo since May 2026. In 75.8% of affected health zones there were new cases over the last 21 days. The outbreak has affected eight provinces and is spreading beyond the country: Kenya has nine cases, and a case has been confirmed in Nigeria. Africa CDC is convening a meeting of health ministers on October 28.

Sevara Azamova

22 Oct 2026 · 14:172 min read

World

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case: all infections linked to a single cluster

Kenya's Ministry of Health reported a ninth confirmed Ebola case — a 24-year-old relative of the first patient. Eight surviving patients are recovering, and all cases are linked to a single cluster. 134 of 135 contacts have been traced, and the country is not imposing travel or trade restrictions.

Sevara Azamova

20 Oct 2026 · 22:512 min read

World

Kenyan court convicts cult leader Paul Mackenzie of murdering 190 children and one adult

On October 19, 2026, a court in Mombasa found Paul Mackenzie and 28 other defendants guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in the case known as the

Aziz Karimov

19 Oct 2026 · 21:473 min read

World

Kenyan court to deliver verdict in cult leader Paul Mackenzie case over killing of 191 people

A court in Mombasa is hearing the case of Paul Mackenzie and 29 of his followers, accused of killing 191 people, 190 of them children. According to DW, the court found Mackenzie guilty; sentencing is set for November 6. BBC describes the circumstances of the case: bodies in the Shakahola forest, bans on medicine and education, testimonies of survivors and gravediggers.

Aziz Karimov

19 Oct 2026 · 14:133 min read

World

Ebola reaches the eighth province of DR Congo, eighth case confirmed in Kenya

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the largest in the country's history, has spread to an eighth province — North Ubangi. The number of cases has exceeded 9,400, with more than 4,500 deaths. In Kenya, an eighth case has been confirmed; the first patient died on October 5.

Otabek Yusupov

19 Oct 2026 · 03:083 min read

World

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, including three health workers: total infections now seven

Kenya's Ministry of Health reported four new confirmed cases of Ebola fever (Bundibugyo strain), including three health workers who treated the first patient. The total number of cases has reached seven. 98.5% of contacts have been traced, there are no signs of community transmission, and no travel restrictions have been imposed.

Otabek Yusupov

17 Oct 2026 · 21:442 min read

World

A Year Without Raila Odinga: Kenya Debates the Legacy of the 'Father of Opposition'

A year after Raila Odinga's death, Kenya remains divided over his legacy: some see him as a fighter for multiparty democracy and constitutional reform, while others criticize his 'handshakes' with former rivals. Within the ODM party he founded, a struggle over its identity is underway, and the politician's daughter has announced her candidacy for the Senate in 2027.

Otabek Yusupov

16 Oct 2026 · 12:473 min read

World

Kenya Reports Second Ebola Case Amid Ongoing Outbreak in the DRC

Kenya's Ministry of Health has confirmed a second Ebola case — a 39-year-old relative of the first patient, who died on October 5 in Nairobi. Authorities state there are no signs of community spread. In the DRC, where the outbreak was declared in May, more than 9,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths have been confirmed; the pathogen is the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no licensed vaccines.

Otabek Yusupov

15 Oct 2026 · 18:454 min read