Court Deals Blow to Govt Over U.S. Ebola Quarantine Deal
The move follows a petition filed by Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya, which argued that the proposed facility would pose threat to the lives of Kenyans...
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The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the establishment of a United States-linked Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia County. This decision came after a legal challenge by lobby groups concerned about public safety.
- The conservatory orders, issued by Justice Patricia Nyaundi, bar the government from permitting any U.S. or foreign agency from setting up Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facilities.
- Key organizations involved include the Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
- The lobby groups argued the planned facility poses an imminent threat to life and public safety.
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