School Fire Tragedy: Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, is reeling after a dormitory blaze killed at least 15 students, with over 100 injured and many still being accounted for; police say the cause is unknown and investigations are ongoing as families search for answers. National Response: President William Ruto mourned the victims and ordered focus on rescue, treatment and support for affected families, while senior officials visited the school to coordinate the probe and emergency response. Legal Pushback on Ebola Plan: The Law Society of Kenya opposed a US proposal to set up an Ebola treatment centre in Kenya, arguing such facilities should be closer to outbreak epicentres; the debate comes as the US plans to send Ebola-exposed Americans to Kenya for quarantine and care. Ebola Preparedness: IGAD launched a $31.9m pandemic preparedness project to strengthen cross-border surveillance, labs and workforce readiness across the region. Politics & Funding: Jubilee Party filed an urgent High Court case alleging the government underfunds the Political Parties Fund, while Parliament continues budget and revenue-sharing wrangles. Road Safety Enforcement: KeNHA issued notices to traders and developers to remove structures encroaching on road reserves along key highways. Weather Watch: Kenya Met warned of light showers and thunderstorms in parts of Nairobi and several counties this week.