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BREAKING: Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number to seven, including the first patient who died, as the Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to contain the outbreak.

In a statement issued on Saturday, October 17, Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth said the new cases involved a close male relative of patient zero and three healthcare workers who treated the initial case while he was hospitalised.

UPDATES: Ida Odinga has recounted the pain of losing her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she handed him to Kenyans alive to pursue politics and defend their interests but received him back in a coffin.

Speaking at Migwena Grounds in Bondo during the first anniversary celebration of Raila’s death, Ida recalled the December 10, 2021, Azimio la Umoja convention at Kasarani Stadium, where she publicly released her husband to continue with his political engagements.

KINGDOM UPDATES: One of Nigeria's most popular gospel singers, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, has passed away, his family has announced.

In a statement posted on the deceased's Instagram page, the family said the singer had "said goodbye to the world" in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 October. They also appealed to fans to remember his wife, children and family in prayer during this period of mourning.

UPDATES: EALA MP Winnie Odinga has officially declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, saying she will pursue the position alongside young people as she charts her political future.

Winnie made the announcement during the first anniversary celebration of her father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, where she pointed to the presence of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

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