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A Nairobi court has frozen plans for a US-operated Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, citing unaddressed biosafety risks. The ruling halts construction of a 50-bed unit near Nairobi, intended to house American travelers returning from high-risk regions.
A blaze at a boarding school in Gilgil killed 16 students overnight, with authorities launching an immediate investigation into potential negligence. The fire erupted just before midnight, trapping children in dormitories as emergency crews struggled to contain the flames.
Kenya and Uganda plan to slash used clothing imports by 2026, threatening a $1.5 billion market. Officials cite a 30% slump in local textile manufacturing, while traders warn of job losses and rising prices. The move risks deepening trade tensions with the U.S. and China.