Kenya to Benefit from KSh74 Billion European Union Ebola Emergency Response Fund

The European Union has launched a KSh 74.1 billion emergency fund to contain the regional Ebola outbreak, directly boosting Kenya's border screening and isolation infrastructure.

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18 Jun 2026

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Kenya Among African Nations to Benefit from KSh74.1 Billion EU Ebola Emergency Response Fund

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Following an appeal by Kenyan President William Ruto at the G7 Summit, the European Commission announced a €493 million (KSh 74.1 billion) emergency funding package for East and Central Africa to combat the re-emerging Ebola outbreak. The funding was finalized following discussions between President Ruto and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.