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June 2, 2026
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Two Killed in Nanyuki Protests Over U.S. Ebola Facility

Two Killed in Nanyuki Protests Over U.S. Ebola Facility

Hundreds took to the streets calling on the government to address concerns about exposure to Ebola and demanding that the facility be shut down...

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Two people were killed during protests in Nanyuki on Monday, June 1, against a U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base.

  • Two deaths confirmed by protest organizers and a security source.
  • Protesters, including Patrick Wahome, demanded the facility's closure and transparency, leading to a standoff with military officers and the deployment of security forces.
  • The protests occurred amid ongoing court challenges and President William Ruto's defense of the plan, which aims to bolster preparedness and support American citizens returning from the DRC.

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