Nanyuki Residents Protest Against Ebola Quarantine Facility - June 2026

Nanyuki residents staged protests against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility, resulting in injuries to two individuals. Activists carried a coffin and cross in demonstrations highlighting local opposition to the facility. Activist Ojilo Odhiambo declared strong opposition to the government's plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility. Meanwhile, Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga addressed concerns regarding Kenya's readiness for an Ebola outbreak and the contentious US-Kenya facility in Laikipia.