Tension remains high in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility - June 2026

Tension remains palpable in Nanyuki following the proposal of an Ebola quarantine facility in the area, with residents expressing concerns about the potential establishment of this health infrastructure. Residents have demonstrated against the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center within the town, and several protesters were arrested during demonstrations against the facility. Nanyuki residents took to the streets, clashing with police as protests escalated into running battles over the planned establishment of the Ebola treatment facility. The World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom emphasized that ongoing research remains critical to tackling the Ebola outbreak.