School Fire Tragedy: At Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru, an overnight dormitory blaze killed at least 16 girls and left 79 others injured, with investigations now probing whether safety procedures were followed, including claims of locked exits and possible arson. Ebola Diplomacy Clash: Kenya’s Ebola response is in the spotlight as President Ruto pushes preparedness with partners, while a Nairobi court temporarily blocks any U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia and bars admitting or transferring Ebola-exposed people under the disputed arrangement. Ruto-US Health Talks: Ruto and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed strengthening Kenya’s health systems and medical supplies, with Washington pledging about Sh1.7 billion for preparedness. Regional Health Pressure: Eastern DRC’s Ebola crisis is worsening amid conflict and mistrust, and Uganda has moved to close its DRC border to curb cross-border spread. Public Safety & Rights: Separate from Ebola, Kenya’s Menstrual Hygiene Day push in Laikipia renews calls to end period poverty and stigma, while Kisumu’s Kondele and Manyatta B Social Justice Centres open to support survivors of police brutality. Governance & Accountability: Transparency International warns that secrecy clauses in state deals are locking Kenyans out of key contract and debt information, feeding corruption risks and deepening the debt burden.