Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case and expands containment measures

Kenya's Health Ministry reported a ninth Bundibugyo Ebola infection, all within a single cluster, and announced expanded tracing, medical supplies and a dedicated lab.
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Washington Dulles to Open First Dedicated VIP Terminal for Commercial Passengers

Ireland’s daa International will develop and operate a 37,000‑sq‑ft VIP terminal at Washington Dulles, offering private check‑in, security and baggage services for scheduled airline travelers.
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600 Kenyan CEOs Call for Tax Relief and Lower Loan Rates in CBK Survey

A Central Bank of Kenya survey of 600 CEOs urges the government to cut taxes, simplify licensing and reduce loan interest to ease operating costs and boost growth.
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Trade tariffs and cost‑of‑living pressures flagged as top risks to global growth

Economists cite rising trade tariffs and a persistent cost‑of‑living crisis among the five biggest threats to world economic growth in the coming year, according to the World Economic Forum and IMF outlooks.
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NACADA validates community‑based rehab guidelines to broaden treatment access

NACADA has approved new Community‑Based Rehabilitation guidelines, aiming to integrate substance‑abuse services into primary care and expand support for vulnerable groups across Kenya.
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DCI recovers UK‑stolen luxury Land Rover in Nairobi amid nationwide anti‑theft sweep

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations recovered a grey Land Rover Discovery stolen in the United Kingdom during Operation Carback II, part of a week‑long crackdown on motor‑vehicle crime across the country.
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South African President lifts suspension of Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola

President Cyril Ramaphosa reinstated National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on October 19 after the National Director of Public Prosecutions withdrew the charges against him.
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