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June 2, 2026
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Ruto Links Laikipia Facility Approval to Personal Request from Trump

Ruto Links Laikipia Facility Approval to Personal Request from Trump

"When President Trump asked the government of Kenya to support them by having a center in Laikipia Air Base, I gave the okay because it was an agreement and a partnership with friends who have worked with Kenya for 30, 40 years," Ruto said - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today..

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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.

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