Kenya has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with the Ministry of Health reporting that all suspected samples tested so far have returned negative results.

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki said on June 4, 2026, that 27 suspected Ebola samples collected across the country had tested negative.

She added that more than 77,000 travellers from affected countries had been screened at Kenya’s 26 points of entry, with no confirmed case detected.

The update comes as health authorities continue monitoring developments in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Ebola outbreaks have been reported.

“Kenya remains Ebola-free, with all 27 suspected samples tested across the country returning negative results. Additionally, more than 77,000 travellers from affected countries have been screened at Kenya’s 26 points of entry, with no confirmed case detected,” she said.

Enhanced surveillance and preparedness

The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance efforts in health facilities and communities as part of measures aimed at preventing the importation and spread of the disease.

Speaking during an interview, Muthoni said the ministry had strengthened laboratory readiness, border screening, healthcare worker training and rapid response systems to ensure the country remains prepared for any potential threat.

She also clarified concerns surrounding proposed isolation and quarantine facilities, saying they are part of Kenya’s preparedness strategy and are intended to strengthen the country’s response capacity.

“We also wish to clarify that the proposed isolation and quarantine facilities are precautionary preparedness measures designed to protect Kenyans and strengthen our response capacity, not to import Ebola patients into the country,” she said.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has also outlined additional preparedness measures, including support from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The support includes more than 1,000 Ebola Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits that have been positioned in selected hospitals and high-risk areas.

The kits have been distributed to facilities including Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, as well as key border entry points.

Government defends preparedness facility

The government has also defended plans to establish an Ebola preparedness facility at Laikipia Air Base near Nanyuki.

President William Ruto said the facility is part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s ability to respond to future disease outbreaks and forms part of existing health cooperation programmes with the United States.

“I am wondering why anybody would want to politicise and mobilise negative politics around a matter as serious as a pandemic… We are a responsible government. We know what we are doing. People should relax,” the President said.

The US Embassy has stated that the proposed bio-isolation facility is intended to support public health preparedness and poses no risk to surrounding communities.

Health officials continue to urge Kenyans to remain vigilant, seek information from official sources and support public health measures as the country maintains heightened surveillance against Ebola.