Ebola Quarantine at Laikipia: Seven American aid workers returning from DR Congo’s Ebola response have been placed in a 21-day quarantine at a US-backed isolation facility in Kenya, despite no symptoms, after new US travel restrictions. Tourism Rankings: Tsavo East has been named the world’s third-best birdwatching destination, with Amboseli also ranking in the global top 20—great news for Kenya’s safari and birding market. Retail Expansion: Naivas has opened a new store in Kamakis (Ruiru), pushing neighbourhood convenience shopping as demand shifts away from big destination malls. Golden Visa Push: Kenya Investment Authority is drafting a residency-by-investment “Golden Visa” to attract major investors, including Nigerians, with details still being worked out. Travel Docs Update: Kenya’s 34-page passport has returned on eCitizen, triggering a surge in applications and highlighting deeper demand and system pressures. Coastal Energy Debate: Greenpeace is calling for an independent review and a pause on Dangote-backed Lamu refinery plans over environmental and cultural risks. Urban Growth: Nairobi is projected to overtake Cairo and Lagos to become Africa’s largest metro by 2050, underscoring rising pressure on housing and services.