Ebola Response & Courts: The US says it’s engaging Kenyan authorities after Kenya’s High Court temporarily blocked a proposed Ebola quarantine/isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base, with the court halting entry for exposed/infected people pending hearing. Public Health in DRC: WHO chief Tedros arrived in Congo as the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak grows, reporting 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths, with response hampered by insecurity, weak isolation/referral systems, and community resistance. Kenya’s Digital Infrastructure: Kenya convened cloud and data centre leaders to lock in a “cloud-first” policy stack (cloud services, data governance, AI policy, interoperability) aimed at attracting long-term investment. Fintech AI for Merchants: Paystack launched an AI-powered merchant Dashboard to help African businesses understand transactions, revenue trends, and settlements faster. Workplace Safety Push: Kenya marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work, highlighting OSH enforcement and the human cost of workplace accidents. School Fire Investigation: DCI arrested eight students over an arson-linked dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls’ Academy in Gilgil that killed 16 and injured 79. YouTube Lite in Kenya: YouTube Premium Lite launched at KES 299/month, offering ad-free viewing with some feature trade-offs. Clean Energy Finance Gap: East Africa’s clean energy startups say financing access remains a major barrier despite rising investor interest. Wildlife Science: A study links elephant loss to “co-extinction” effects on dung beetles, showing how protecting elephants supports wider ecosystem health.