Kenyan President William Ruto stated that he approved the establishment of a US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base following a personal request from former US President Donald Trump.

• The decision was framed as part of Kenya's longstanding public health partnership with the United States.
• The facility, intended for screening and isolation of potential Ebola cases, has sparked national debate and protests in Nanyuki.
• President Ruto mentioned that Kenya has 23 other similar facilities established across the country.

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will appear before a parliamentary committee to address the nation's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and a reported deal with the United States.

• The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health is seeking clarity on an alleged agreement concerning the quarantining of Americans exposed to Ebola.
• Key individuals involved include Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and senior Ministry of Health officials.
• This briefing comes amid public protests and a High Court order temporarily halting the establishment of Ebola facilities involving foreign governments, with the U.S. government reportedly committing $13.5 million to Kenya's preparedness efforts.

The United States has issued a travel advisory for Kenya due to protests in Nanyuki against a planned Ebola quarantine facility for Americans.

• The advisory was issued on June 1, 2026, following demonstrations on the same day in Laikipia County.
• U.S. citizens are urged to remain vigilant and monitor local media for potential disruptions.
• Protesters are expressing fears over potential health risks and calling on the Kenyan government to reconsider the facility's location.

The Kenyan High Court has extended orders blocking the establishment of a proposed US-Kenya Ebola facility and has mandated the government to disclose all related documentation within seven days.

• The court barred the government from establishing, operationalising, or permitting any Ebola quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility under the disputed arrangement.
• The case was initiated by the Katiba Institute, challenging an alleged agreement with the United States.
• Protests erupted in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, over concerns about potential health risks to local communities.