Court Issues Fresh Orders on Ebola Quarantine Facility
The directives were issued after the petitioner told the court that despite its early orders, it was denied access to the installation, which is currently udergoing construction works...
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The Kenyan High Court has extended orders blocking the establishment of a proposed US-Kenya Ebola facility and has mandated the government to disclose all related documentation within seven days.
- The court barred the government from establishing, operationalising, or permitting any Ebola quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility under the disputed arrangement.
- The case was initiated by the Katiba Institute, challenging an alleged agreement with the United States.
- Protests erupted in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, over concerns about potential health risks to local communities.
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Ruto Links Laikipia Facility Approval to Personal Request from Trump - June 2026
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 Kenyan High Court has extended orders blocking the establishment of the proposed US-Kenya Ebola facility and has mandated the government to disclose all related documentation within seven days. Nanyuki residents protested against the proposed Ebola quarantine facility, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The United States has issued a travel advisory for Kenya due to protests in Nanyuki against the planned Ebola quarantine facility for Americans. Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will appear before a parliamentary committee to address the nation's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and a reported deal with the United States.
