Kenyan health authorities announced a second death from Ebola, while saying there is currently "no evidence" that the disease is spreading within the community. Officials gave few further details about the deceased or how the infection was acquired.
The government statement emphasized that investigations are ongoing. It did not specify the location of the case or provide an updated tally of confirmed infections, but stressed that surveillance and diagnostic efforts remain in place as health teams seek to establish links between identified cases.
The latest development comes as the wider Ebola outbreak has been detected in four countries across eastern, central and western Africa, underscoring the regional nature of the challenge. Public health authorities in affected countries have been working to trace contacts, test suspected cases and contain transmission chains.
Ebola virus disease is a severe viral illness that has sparked repeated outbreaks in parts of Africa. Responses typically focus on rapid case identification, isolation of patients, contact tracing and community engagement to limit spread. International and regional health bodies have previously urged vigilance when infections are found near or across national borders.