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In a statement issued on Sunday, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo said President Yoweri Museveni had directed the government to begin arrangements for the evacuation of Ugandan nationals over growing security concerns.
The youthful Kenyan side sealed the title in emphatic fashion, defeating defending champions and hosts Uganda in straight sets in the final. Kenya dominated the opening set with an 11-0 victory before completing the triumph with an 8-1 win in the second set to reclaim the regional crown.
According to Health CS Duale, the Ministry of Health activated the national Ebola Incident Management System on May 20 as part of efforts to strengthen readiness in the event of a possible outbreak.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Health assured Kenyans that no confirmed Ebola case had been detected in the country, even as concerns persist over ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
Karua said she had initially cleared by immigration and was waiting for colleagues at the airport before officials recalled her over what they described as an alert in the system.
According to a statement issued by Karua's team on Monday, the Kenyan Senior Counsel had travelled aboard a Kenya Airways flight alongside Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama, but only Mr Kanjama was permitted entry.
The funding was announced during the ongoing G7 Summit in France, where President William Ruto is among heads of state attending discussions on global security and health threats.
The lender says the dismissals were triggered by direct involvement in fraud-related activities targeting the bank and its clients, an increase from 34 employees who were shown the door in 2024 for similar misconduct.
The measures come as a growing number of countries tighten border controls and health screening procedures in response to Ebola cases reported in parts of Central Africa.
Although Kenya has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case, the Ministry of Health has maintained heightened surveillance at border entry points and other locations considered to be at higher risk.
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government is committed to ensuring quarantine facilities are available wherever necessary, particularly in border regions facing elevated risks following reported Ebola cases in neighbouring Uganda.
The Cabinet Secretary warned that Kenya remains vulnerable to Ebola because of its role as a major regional centre for air travel, trade and diplomatic activities.