The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

N
Originally published by Nation News
📰 Read Full Article
top
May 28, 2026
6h ago

Government sued over 'secret' US Ebola quarantine deal

Government sued over 'secret' US Ebola quarantine deal

Katiba Institute wants the deal stopped due to lack of necessary approvals...

✨ Key Highlights

The Katiba Institute has sued the Kenyan government, challenging a reported secret deal with the United States to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility.

  • The lobby group accuses the government of violating constitutional requirements for parliamentary approval, public participation, and health risk assessments.
  • Katiba Institute argues Kenya lacks the necessary specialized infrastructure to safely handle Ebola patients, potentially exposing citizens to grave health risks.
  • The organization seeks to immediately block the government from "establishing, operationalising, facilitating, approving or permitting" any Ebola quarantine or treatment facility linked to the arrangement.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Nation News

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

US to set up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
top1d ago

US to set up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

The United States is reportedly planning to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya to manage potential cases among Americans amid the ongoing outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

N
Nation News
📰 Read Full Story
Kenya faces global scrutiny over proposed U.S. Ebola quarantine facility
Video

Kenya faces global scrutiny over proposed U.S. Ebola quarantine facility

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
1d ago
Counties, National Government Seal Sh4bn CAIPs Deal
top6h ago

Counties, National Government Seal Sh4bn CAIPs Deal

The National and county governments have signed a KSh4 billion agreement for the second phase of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme, aimed at transforming counties into industrial hubs.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Government Heightens Ebola Surveillance After DR Congo Outbreak
top1w ago

Government Heightens Ebola Surveillance After DR Congo Outbreak

Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures following a confirmed outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Support for broad-based government declines over six months, survey finds
Video

Support for broad-based government declines over six months, survey finds

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
2w ago
Kenya rules out blanket Ebola quarantines as MoH rolls out risk-based screening
top1w ago

Kenya rules out blanket Ebola quarantines as MoH rolls out risk-based screening

Kenya has ruled out blanket quarantines for travellers and truck drivers, opting for enhanced risk-based screening and surveillance as part of its Ebola preparedness measures amidst outbreaks in neighboring countries.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement