Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement and Citizen Service Geoffrey Mosiria has challenged the government to explain how a patient linked to Ebola entered Kenya, questioning the country’s screening and border controls in a statement issued on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Mosiria said the death of a patient connected to the disease raised urgent questions about Kenya’s preparedness. He asked why travellers arriving from neighbouring countries affected by Ebola could not undergo screening before mixing with the wider public.

He proposed that anyone suspected of infection or identified as having been exposed to the virus be placed in isolation or quarantine and monitored by health professionals, based on their level of risk.

Mosiria pointed to border management as a weak link, arguing that the same routes used by undocumented migrants could allow Ebola into the country. He said travellers arriving by matatu or air from affected neighbouring states should face proper checks.

He also pressed for stronger preventive measures, saying Kenya should invest in stopping the disease at the border rather than wait for the situation to worsen before seeking external aid. He cited the United States as an example where people may be quarantined for a specified period depending on the disease and exposure level.

The chief officer said the public needed clear information on Ebola symptoms, how to recognise possible cases and what action to take when someone is suspected of being infected. He questioned whether the government had established sufficient mechanisms to prevent transmission, arguing that updates alone did not amount to a response.

Mosiria further criticised elected leaders for what he described as silence on concerns raised by Kenyans about Ebola, saying they were visible during campaigns but absent when citizens sought answers. He said Kenyans deserved clear answers, accountability and action from both leaders and health authorities.

His statement did not identify the patient, the location of the death or which neighbouring countries are affected. It also did not specify whether the national government or the Ministry of Health had responded to his questions, or whether Nairobi County had adopted his position as its official stance.