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May 29, 2026
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Section of Mt Kenya MPs Issue Demands to Govt Over Ebola Quarantine Facility

Section of Mt Kenya MPs Issue Demands to Govt Over Ebola Quarantine Facility

The development comes amid public uproar over the planned facility, following government's acceptance of its construction at the Nanyuki Airbase in Laikipia...

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Laikipia County Members of Parliament have unanimously rejected the Kenyan government's proposed plan to establish an Ebola virus quarantine facility in their region, citing significant concerns over transparency and public safety.

  • The MPs were not consulted prior to the May 29 announcement, raising questions about the selection process of Laikipia County.
  • Lawmakers questioned why a facility wasn't proposed for the outbreak's source, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • The plan is also facing legal challenges, with a court order on May 28 halting construction pending a case filed by the Katiba Institute.

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