The government has suspended all its meetings, seminars and conferences scheduled to take place in hotels following confirmation of Kenya’s first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease.

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In a memo seen by Kenyans.co.ke and dated Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni directed all heads of directorates, divisions and programmes to stop the meetings immediately until further notice.

According to the internal memo, any department seeking an exception must first obtain approval from her office, with ministry departments urged to follow safety procedures to manage the disease.

"Following confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, the State Department is prioritising emergency preparedness, contact tracing and response measures," the notice read.

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"Accordingly, all meetings, seminars and conferences scheduled to be held in hotels are suspended with immediate effect from Wednesday, 7th October 2026, until further notice," it added.

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke on Saturday, October 10, PS Muthoni said the government is increasing observations and preparing for any eventualities.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke