Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) have voiced serious concerns regarding the nation's readiness to manage potential infectious disease outbreaks, specifically referencing recent Ebola cases in the region.

• MPs are pressing the Ministry of Health for a comprehensive national response plan to address the threat of an Ebola outbreak.
• The Health sector has been allocated Ksh 175.5 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with Ksh 700 million earmarked for emergency preparedness equipment.
• Concerns were also raised about strain on national referral facilities due to inadequate human resources and the need for stable financing for public health institutions, which serve over 70 per cent of Kenyans.

The National Assembly resumes sittings today, May 26, to tackle critical budgetary and legislative matters for the 2026/2027 financial year, including the national budget and revenue-sharing bills.

• Key deliberations will focus on the 2026/2027 National Government Budget Estimates and Senate amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 and County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026.
• The National Assembly and the Senate may need to form a mediation committee if they fail to agree on revenue sharing, as stipulated by Article 113 of the Constitution.
• Other significant legislative items include the Finance Bill, 2026, amendments to the Central Bank of Kenya Act, and the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025.

The military governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak, has declared a critical need for a swift and well-resourced response to prevent a catastrophe.

• Over 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths have been reported since May 15.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency and stated the outbreak is outpacing response efforts.
• The governor stressed the need for qualified personnel, secure treatment centers, and urgent financial resources, comparing the situation to a "war."