Also known as: Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale · Health CS Aden Duale · CS Aden Duale · Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale · Attorney General and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary overseeing preparedness for Ebola facility at Laikipia Airbase and security crackdown in Garissa amid ongoing court challenges.
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 6 – Kenya has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case despite an outbreak affecting neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced. …
… In a press statement issued on Friday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Kenya remains at an elevated risk of disease importation due to its close regional connectivity through trade, transport and population movement. …
… al health deal between the two countries last year, in which Kenya agreed to hand over vast amounts of health data to the US in exchange for billions of dollars in aid.Washington has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts and Kenyan health minister Aden Duale …
CS Duale defends Ebola quarantine plan in court, cites WHO and international law By Dzuya Walter June 05, 2026 08:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale during a past meeting in his office. …
Nanyuki youth leader Marlin Ndegwa, flanked by other leaders, address the media in Nanyuki town, June 4, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Activists, community members and grassroots leaders in Nanyuki have rejected remarks by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale suggesting that opposi …
… Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday defended the government’s response in Parliament, insisting that Kenya’s quarantine facilities are legal, necessary, and under full national control. …
Activists protest against the planned US Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, in Nairobi, on June 2, 2026. [AFP] Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to ignore public opposition and a court order on the establishment of a quarantine facility for Americans expose …
… Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga, appearing on separate interviews yesterday, said the government should have better explained the project to the public and pledged to improve communication. …
Kenya will not close borders over Ebola outbreaks in DRC and Uganda - CS Duale By Brian Kimani June 03, 2026 11:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale speaks during an interview on Citizen …
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has changed his position on a Sh1.7 billion deal between Kenya and the US for a quarantine facility at Nanyuki Airbase to treat American nationals infected by Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Katiba Institute has returned to court seeking punishment for Duale and the Attorney General for continuing construction of the facility despite a court ruling halting it.
Why it matters
Health CS Duale has reversed his position on the controversial Sh1.7 billion Nanyuki Ebola facility deal, with the Katiba Institute returning to court—a significant new development on a major accountability story.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has changed his position on a Sh1.7 billion deal between Kenya and the US for a quarantine facility at Nanyuki Airbase to treat American nationals infected by Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Katiba Institute has returned to court seeking punishment for Duale and the Attorney General for continuing construction of the facility despite a court ruling halting it.
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale warned that security agencies will pursue knife-wielding criminals operating in Garissa relentlessly, calling on the county police commander to take a hard stance against gangs responsible for robbery and killings. He also cautioned against residents hiding criminals and warned politicians against interfering in cases involving criminal gangs.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for journalists to be granted access to Laikipia Air Base to verify construction status of a disputed Ebola quarantine facility, alleging that government denials are misleading and that building activity is continuing despite court proceedings.
A viral video of Garissa Governor Nathif Jama giving a sick woman Sh1,000 and criticizing the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework has reignited debate over the scheme's reach in the county. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended SHA, noting Garissa County has received over Sh1.65 billion through SHA-linked programmes, while the Confraternity of Patients Kenya criticized the state of healthcare in the county.
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.
Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening health sector cooperation, with key milestones on track for a July 1, 2026 implementation deadline under their joint health partnership framework. The progress review emerged during a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a US delegation led by US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns.
Katiba Institute has filed a High Court application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders by continuing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase.
A human rights organization has filed an application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders and allowing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase to continue despite court directives.
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended construction of an Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base as a precautionary measure, not evidence of an outbreak, after Katiba Institute sought to cite him for contempt for ignoring court orders halting the work. Duale said Kenya has not recorded any Bundibugyo virus cases and the government has strengthened preparedness following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Justice Patricia Mande Nyaudi ordered the immediate suspension of Rology Medical Kenya Limited's operations until it complies with Kenya's digital health and data protection laws. The court directed the government and health regulators to revoke any approvals the company holds for handling patients' digital health records.
The High Court has certified as urgent contempt proceedings against Attorney General and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, filed by the Katiba Institute, which alleges he disobeyed court orders issued on May 28 and June 2 concerning health sector directives on Ebola quarantine. Justice P. M. Nyaudi directed the application to be heard on a priority basis.
Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.
Kenya's health docket has been allocated Sh175.5 billion in the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, a Sh37.5 billion increase from the current year, as the government accelerates Universal Health Coverage rollout amid reductions in donor support.
Katiba Institute has moved to the High Court seeking to have Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale cited for contempt of court over alleged disobedience of orders issued on May 28 and June 2, 2026, regarding construction of an Ebola treatment facility in Laikipia County.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government is alert and ready to handle any reported Ebola case, with adequate resources allocated for surveillance at entry points, isolation centres, equipment, and personnel training. He warned against politicization of preventive measures.
Insecurity in Garissa has intensified following a wave of robberies and fatal attacks by armed gangs, including the knife-attack death of an 18-year-old US citizen. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on security agencies to act decisively, warning that without intervention the situation could worsen.
Kakamega County Government announced plans to establish two Ebola isolation centres to strengthen Kenya's preparedness against possible outbreaks in the region, following cabinet approval and consultations with the Ministry of Health amid reports of Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Government's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in court, arguing Kenya's response framework is legally grounded, scientifically informed, and necessary to protect public health amid a regional outbreak. The defence responds to constitutional petitions by Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutional basis of the Government's Ebola preparedness strategy, which was triggered by Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that Kenya has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case despite outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government has activated surveillance and screening measures at airports and border points, with more than 80,000 travellers screened and 56 samples tested—all negative.
Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.
Residents of Nanyuki are angry and fearful over the United States building an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base to isolate Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 50-bed facility, nearing completion and currently without patients, has drawn criticism over neo-colonial concerns and fears of contagion in a region that has never recorded an Ebola case.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has filed an affidavit defending the ministry's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in response to a constitutional petition by Katiba Institute, arguing the government's response framework is grounded in WHO guidance, international law, and East African Community obligations.
Activists, community members and grassroots leaders in Nanyuki have rejected remarks by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale suggesting opposition to the proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County is politically instigated, insisting their concerns are rooted in public health, biosecurity and constitutional governance.
The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.
System failures and staff shortages at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have left travelers unable to complete health screening procedures, with some allowed to pass without fully submitting details, raising concerns about Kenya's ability to detect disease outbreaks as regional Ebola alerts remain high.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to proceed with establishing a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to the Ebola virus, saying he will ignore public opposition and a court order against the plan.
The Health Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary acknowledged the government should have better explained the proposed Kenya-US agreement to construct an Ebola isolation and testing facility at Laikipia Air Base. They pledged to improve communication on the project, which is funded by $1.7 billion from the United States, while defending President Ruto's decision to proceed.
Health CS Aden Duale said Kenya will not close its borders despite Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, stating instead that the government will strengthen surveillance, screening, and contact tracing measures in line with WHO recommendations.