Kenya has received a significant donation of 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India to bolster its preparedness against the Ebola virus.

• The consignment includes personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency medical supplies, and response kits to support frontline health workers.
• The donation was received by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, emphasizing Kenya's commitment to preventing, detecting, and responding to potential Ebola cases.
• India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, highlighted the strong partnership between the two nations in advancing public health security.

President William Ruto announced that the Linda Mama program has been expanded and renamed Linda Jamii, offering broader healthcare services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).

• The revamped program now covers expectant mothers, newborns, and their families from pregnancy through postnatal care.
• Key stakeholders include President William Ruto and the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).
• Government funding for maternity services has been increased threefold, from Sh4,000 to Sh12,000, to improve the quality of care.

Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a nationwide road safety campaign, Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, to enhance safety for learners travelling during the August school holidays.

• 2,150 people have lost their lives on Kenyan roads in the first half of 2026, an 11% increase from the previous year.
• The operation is led by the NTSA in collaboration with the National Police Service and other agencies.
• Heightened enforcement includes vehicle inspections, compliance checks, and crackdowns on speeding, drunk driving, and overloading, with a focus on vehicles transporting children.