Yes, let's step up vigilance against Ebola outbreak

Kericho medics in protective gear over Ebola scare. Four patients are under isolation at the Kericho county hospital.

Kenyan health authorities are on high alert following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola disease in neighbouring Uganda. While there is no cause for alarm as yet, the intensified screening in border counties is laudable as every effort will be needed to prevent it from entering Kenya.

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has indeed urged residents to be on the lookout and assured them that his county administration is alert.