President Ruto defends Laikipia Ebola quarantine centre

President William Ruto has defended the establishment of a quarantine Ebola centre at the Laikipia Air Base. Ruto said the facility, being set up with support from the United States, is intended to safeguard public health and enhance the country’s capacity to respond effectivel..

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President William Ruto has defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center at the Laikipia Air Base, drawing parallels to COVID-19 response measures.

The facility, supported by the United States, aims to enhance response to health emergencies.
This comes after the High Court suspended the center's establishment following a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya and Katiba Institute.
Nanyuki residents have staged protests, citing concerns about public participation and exposure risks, despite Kenya having no recorded Ebola cases, unlike neighboring Uganda.