Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement and Citizen Service Geoffrey Mosiria has challenged the government to explain how a patient linked to Ebola entered Kenya, questioning the country’s screening and border controls in a statement issued on Friday, October 9, 2026. Mosiria said the death of a patient connected to the disease raised urgent questions about Kenya’s preparedness. He asked why travellers arriving from neighbouring countries affected by Ebola could not undergo screening before mixing with the wider public. He proposed that anyone suspected of infection or identified as having been exposed to the virus be placed in isolation or quarantine and monitored by health professionals, based on their level of risk. Mosiria pointed to border management as a weak link, arguing that the same routes used by undocumented migrants could allow Ebola into the country. He said travellers arriving by matatu or air from affected neighbouring states should face proper checks. He also pressed for stronger preventive measures, saying Kenya should invest in stopping the disease at the border rather than wait for the situation to worsen before seeking external aid. He cited the United States as an example where people may be quarantined for a specified period depending on the disease and exposure level. The chief officer said the public needed clear information on Ebola sympto...
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