Three Kenyan healthcare workers tested positive for Ebola after treating the country’s first confirmed case. Strategic advisor Fred Okango criticized the nation’s readiness to handle the outbreak, citing the infections as a sign of systemic weaknesses. The workers, who had direct contact with the patient, contracted the virus despite standard safety protocols. Okango warned that the incident could expose gaps in Kenya’s public health infrastructure. The first confirmed case was reported in Nairobi on October 19, 2026. Health officials confirmed the three infections but said no further cases had been identified. The outbreak follows a regional surge in Ebola cases in East Africa. Kenya had previously launched a vaccination campaign in early 2026. The government has pledged to enhance surveillance and training for frontline workers. The incident has sparked calls for a review of infection control measures. No official statement has been issued regarding the source of the outbreak. The World Health Organization has been monitoring the situation closely.