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June 9, 2026
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Police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola facility in Nanyuki

Police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola facility in Nanyuki

The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base has angered many Kenyans, who accuse the US of offloading the health risk...

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Kenyan police deployed tear gas on Tuesday to disperse protesters in Nanyuki demonstrating against a US-built Ebola quarantine facility. The construction proceeds despite Kenyan court orders barring further work.

  • The facility, intended for asymptomatic Americans exposed to Ebola, is located on an air force base in Nanyuki.
  • Protesters, angered by the perceived health risk, have clashed with authorities, with two people killed last week.
  • Despite court injunctions, US military planes have continued to deliver staff and equipment to the site, showing a significant build-up of tents visible in satellite imagery.

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