AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchool Fire Tragedy: Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil, Nakuru has killed 16 students and injured 79, with 71 discharged and 7 still admitted as investigations probe possible arson and whether safety procedures were followed. Ebola Response Politics: Kenya has approved a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base for Americans exposed to the DRC outbreak, but the High Court issued conservatory orders blocking the centre’s establishment and entry of exposed/infected persons pending a case by Katiba Institute. US Quarantine Plan: US officials say a 50-bed field hospital quarantine unit will open Friday, with US public health staff and plans to expand, while insisting no Ebola cases will be allowed into the US. Ebola Alarm: Aid groups warn the DRC outbreak could become “deadliest on record” without urgent action as cases surge past 1,000 and WHO says the outbreak can be stopped, urging neighbours and even ceasefires to help responders. Maternal Health Push: Ruto launched the EWENE acceleration plan (2026-2028), adding Ksh4bn to SHA premiums for pregnant women, Ksh1bn for KEMSA commodities, Ksh2.5bn for family planning, and recruiting 5,000 nurses and midwives.
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