The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern," prompting Kenya to activate emergency response measures.

• The outbreak has caused at least 80 fatalities and 246 suspected infections in the DRC, with confirmed cases in Uganda linked to cross-border movement.
• Kenya's Ministry of Health has established a National Ebola Preparedness Team and is intensifying screening at ports of entry.
• The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is rare, highly dangerous, and has no approved vaccine or specific treatment, with a potential fatality rate of up to 50 per cent.

Kenya has secured a vital Sh12.3 billion grant from the Global Fund for the financial year starting July 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria programs amid declining external health funding.

• The grant will sustain HIV treatment for over 1.3 million patients.
• The funds are managed by the National Treasury, with significant allocations to the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards and the State Department for Medical Services.
• Despite decades of intervention, new HIV infections rose by 19 per cent in 2024, reaching 19,991.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has announced a nationwide census of all TVET institutions, commencing on May 20. This initiative aims to improve planning and policy for the sector amidst concerns over fake accreditation.

• The census will collect data on institution numbers, student enrolment, staffing, and equipment.
• Key organizations involved include the KNBS and TVET Nakuru Regional Directorate.
• The census activity occurs as TVET institutions implement the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum and follows a crackdown on colleges issuing fake certificates.