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Science 7 Oct 2026

Why the Ebola strain confirmed in Kenya has no licensed vaccine, and what is being tested

On 6 October Kenya notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of a confirmed case of Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a species with no licensed vaccine. CEPI said on 1 June that no Bundibugyo vaccine was in clinical development; by 23 July Oxford's candidate was in a Phase 1 trial, Gavi reported, and on 7 August WHO experts recommended a trial of Ervebo, the licensed vaccine for the Zaire species.

Science 7 Oct 2026

Africa CDC sends team to Kenya after first Ebola case; Kaseya to visit

On 6 October 2026, Africa CDC said a high-level team is flying to Kenya after the country confirmed its first Ebola case and that Director General Jean Kaseya will follow. It said more than 70% of new cases in the DRC are being detected among people not previously identified as contacts.

Culture 7 Oct 2026

NBO Film Festival names 54 films for Nairobi, 15–25 October; Rwanda's Ben'Imana opens

From 15 to 25 October 2026, the seventh NBO Film Festival will show 54 films, 33 features and 21 shorts, at four Nairobi venues, opening with Rwanda's Cannes prize-winner Ben'Imana, according to the line-up Sinema Focus published on 6 October.

Sports 7 Oct 2026

Ruto says Kenya will align its anti-doping law with the WADA Code from January 2027

On 5 October 2026, President William Ruto said after talks with WADA President Witold Bańka at State House, Nairobi, that Kenya is aligning its anti-doping law with the WADA Code, to take effect in January 2027, The Star reported. KBC reported that doping offences will be criminalised from that date.

China–Africa 6 Oct 2026

Kenya signs US$3 billion electric-vehicle MoU with Endelevu; China's Geely named as partner

On 6 October 2026, President William Ruto presided over the signing at State House, Nairobi, of an MoU between the government and Endelevu Enterprise Corporation for a proposed US$3 billion electric-vehicle project, Citizen Digital and KBC reported. The Standard, KBC and Uzalendo News named China's Geely as a partner.

Kenya 6 Oct 2026

Kenya confirms first Ebola case; patient who flew in from Entebbe dies in Nairobi

On 6 October 2026, Health CS Aden Duale confirmed Kenya's first Ebola Bundibugyo case. The patient flew from Entebbe to Nairobi on 3 October and died on 5 October, and 28 contacts are listed.

Travel 6 Oct 2026

Magical Kenya Travel Expo runs 6–8 October in Nairobi; 10,000 delegates expected

The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo runs from 6 to 8 October at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. In July the organiser, the Kenya Tourism Board, expected more than 10,000 delegates and more than 400 exhibitors, The Star reported.

Business 6 Oct 2026

Kenya's competition regulator clears Ndegwa family's KSh 8.5 billion buy-back of 24.1% of ICEA Lion

The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved First Chartered Securities' KSh 8.5 billion purchase of LeapFrog's 24.1% of ICEA Lion, Business Daily reported on 5 October 2026; the gazette notice was signed on 21 August, according to Khusoko.

Business 6 Oct 2026

Kenyan private sector returns to growth in September as PMI rises to 51.3

On 5 October 2026, the S&P Global Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI showed Kenya's private sector growing in September, at 51.3 against 49.7 in August; new orders rose for a fourth month but output fell for a seventh, Business Daily reported.

Business 6 Oct 2026

Kenya starts compliance review of Tata Chemicals Magadi after July mining suspension

On 5 October 2026, a government technical committee began reviewing Tata Chemicals Magadi's compliance, KBC reported. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho suspended the company's mining operations on 28 July.

Kenya 6 Oct 2026

Kenyan county hospitals have until 14 October to sign SHA contracts, with no further extension

On 5 October 2026, Health CS Aden Duale and the Council of Governors ruled out any further extension of SHA contracts for county health facilities beyond 14 October.

China–Africa 6 Oct 2026

Preparations under way at new Nithi Bridge site in Kenya, where China Wu Yi holds KSh 7.5 billion contract

On 5 October 2026, a site for contractors and engineers was ready and a concrete batching plant was being prepared at the new Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, KBC reported. China Wu Yi Company Limited won the KSh 7.5 billion contract, Business Daily reported on 5 May.

Why the Ebola strain confirmed in Kenya has no licensed vaccine, and what is being tested

Africa CDC sends team to Kenya after first Ebola case; Kaseya to visit

NBO Film Festival names 54 films for Nairobi, 15–25 October; Rwanda's Ben'Imana opens

Ruto says Kenya will align its anti-doping law with the WADA Code from January 2027

Kenya signs US$3 billion electric-vehicle MoU with Endelevu; China's Geely named as partner

Kenya confirms first Ebola case; patient who flew in from Entebbe dies in Nairobi

Magical Kenya Travel Expo runs 6–8 October in Nairobi; 10,000 delegates expected

Kenya's competition regulator clears Ndegwa family's KSh 8.5 billion buy-back of 24.1% of ICEA Lion

Kenyan private sector returns to growth in September as PMI rises to 51.3

Kenya starts compliance review of Tata Chemicals Magadi after July mining suspension

Kenyan county hospitals have until 14 October to sign SHA contracts, with no further extension

Preparations under way at new Nithi Bridge site in Kenya, where China Wu Yi holds KSh 7.5 billion contract

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