Protests erupted in Nanyuki on Monday, June 1, as residents voiced strong opposition to the government's plans for a proposed U.S. Ebola virus quarantine facility.

• Residents are concerned the facility will pose significant health risks and lead to a potential outbreak of the deadly virus.
• Hundreds of residents participated, blocking roads and carrying signs to voice their rejection.
• Police engaged in running battles with protesters to restore order.

Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki protested the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, leading to a cordon by Kenya Air Force personnel.

• The protest was prompted by reports that Kenya might host an Ebola isolation or treatment facility under a proposed international arrangement with the United States.
• Key figures opposing the plan include Charles Kanjama of the Law Society of Kenya and local leader Sarah Korere.
• The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily blocking the establishment of any Ebola quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility in Kenya.

An advanced Chinese-made OW5-A50 anti-drone armoured vehicle was deployed in Wajir during President William Ruto's Madaraka Day tour on June 1, 2026, to bolster security.

• The OW5-A50, a laser-based counter-drone system, was showcased to protect the event from aerial threats.
• Key entities involved include the Kenyan government, President William Ruto, and its manufacturer, China's NORINCO.
• This high-mobility vehicle utilizes radar, sensors, and lasers to neutralize drones without conventional missiles, reflecting increased defense sector collaboration between Kenya and China.