Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has appealed to the High Court for leniency after being found in contempt of court, expressing remorse and commitment to the rule of law.

• The CS was found in contempt over the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki airbase despite two existing court orders halting the process.
• Aden Duale, represented by his legal team, argued his actions were driven by public health concerns regarding the potential risks posed by soldiers returning from peacekeeping missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Duale assured the court that the Ministry of Health acted on scientific advice and has since suspended the facility arrangements after becoming aware of the conservatory orders, emphasizing that there was no intent to defy the court.