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Citizen Digital
… Meanwhile, the proposed operationalisation of a US-funded bio-isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base has faced legal challenges, with the courts suspending its establishment following public concerns about the potential risks.
Ministry of Health suspends hotel meetings, seminars amid Ebola response measuresCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, the proposed operationalisation of a US-funded bio-isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base has faced legal challenges, with the courts suspending its establishment following public concerns about the potential risks.
China gives Kenya Ksh.129M grant to support Ebola responseCitizen Digital
… According to the Ministry, some of the isolation and treatment centres include the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the National Police Service Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and the US-funded quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, Nanyuki. …
Ebola: Gov't puts flights from 10 countries under radarCitizen Digital
… According to the Ministry, there are 23 isolation and treatment centres, including the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the National Police Service Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, the US-funded quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, Nanyuki, among others. …
Ebola: 10 quarantined as Kenya traces 57 contactsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterAccording to the Ministry, there are 23 isolation and treatment centres, including the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the National Police Service Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, the US-funded quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, Nany …
Duale at pains to explain why it took 48 hours to confirm Kenya's Ebola caseCitizen Digital
… The operationalisation of the US-funded facility at Laikipia Air Base remains shrouded in controversy, with the courts having suspended the establishment of the 50-bed isolation and Ebola quarantine facility following public concerns over the risk of cross-border infection. …
Gov't plans Ksh.70B Ebola response fund with support from US, World BankCitizen Digital
… placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); As part of the project implementation, approximately 4.2 km of the line near Nanyuki was redesigned from overhead transmission to underground cable infrastructure due to security restrictions around the Laikipia Air Base …
KETRACO energizes 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo Transmission LineCapital News
… The focus took centre stage on Tuesday, when Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General Bernard Waliaula, visited Laikipia Air Base to assess a Joint Air Operations Command Post Exercise (CPX) designed to test decision-making, coordination and operational readiness. …
Kenya Air Force tests command systems as KDF sharpens air operations readinessThe Standard
… ontinued cross-border movement and the need to maintain preparedness against possible imported cases.Duale also confirmed that the Ministry of Health had complied with a court order suspending plans to establish a United States-backed Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base …
India donates 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to boost Kenya's Ebola preparednessCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY | MoH Audio By Vocalize Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed reports that seven American humanitarian workers are being quarantined at the controversial U.S.-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base, insisting the government halted construction of …
Duale dismisses reports of 7 Americans quarantined at Laikipia Ebola facilityKenya's Ministry of Health has suspended all meetings, seminars, and conferences scheduled to take place in hotels effective October 7, 2026, following the confirmation of an imported Bundibugyo virus disease (Ebola) case on October 6, 2026. The directive prioritizes emergency preparedness, contact tracing, and containment measures.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has suspended all meetings, seminars, and conferences scheduled to take place in hotels effective October 7, 2026, following the confirmation of an imported Bundibugyo virus disease (Ebola) case on October 6, 2026. The directive prioritizes emergency preparedness, contact tracing, and containment measures.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has given Kenya a USD 2 million grant, with USD 1 million directed to drought mitigation and USD 1 million to strengthen preparedness and response to potential Ebola outbreaks, handed over by Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan to Treasury PS Dr Chris Kiptoo.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After reporting its first Ebola case and death on Tuesday from a patient arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary announced that flights from ten countries (DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, Zambia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Central African Republic) will use a designated entry point at JKIA, where passengers must undergo mandatory health screening and fill declaration forms.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened its response following the country's first reported Ebola case, with 10 people admitted to quarantine facilities and 57 contacts identified through contact tracing. Ministry officials are working with county governments and faith-based health facilities to prepare for a potential surge in cases.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the 48-hour interval between detection of Kenya's first suspected Ebola case and confirmation resulted from subjecting the patient's blood sample to multiple laboratory tests at the National Virology Laboratory, Kemri, and the US CDC for verification.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The government is mobilizing Ksh.70 billion to contain Ebola, with the National Treasury setting aside an initial Ksh.2.6 billion for emergency response. Additional funding is expected from the US government (Ksh.21 billion) and the World Bank (Ksh.51.8 billion in emergency financing).
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo Transmission Line, a 72km project comprising overhead and underground cable infrastructure designed to enhance electricity supply reliability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Air Force conducted a Joint Air Operations Command Post Exercise at Laikipia Air Base to test decision-making, coordination and ability to respond to evolving operational threats. The exercise brought commanders and staff together in a simulated environment to practise operational planning and assess how different command structures integrate responsibilities for planning and executing air missions.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya received 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India, including personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies and response kits, to strengthen its preparedness against Ebola as the country remains on high alert over the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed reports that seven American humanitarian workers are being quarantined at the U.S.-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base, insisting the government halted construction following a court order and will not disclose quarantine centre locations.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya received five tonnes of medical supplies from India including personal protective equipment, as the government raises Ebola preparedness following a Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread into Uganda. Health authorities have heightened surveillance and laboratories remain on high alert, though Kenya has not confirmed any Ebola cases.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The constitutional lobby group accused Kenya's government of violating a High Court order after seven American aid workers were admitted to an isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the transfer under a bilateral U.S. agreement posed constitutional and public safety concerns. The workers, deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo for Ebola response, are undergoing mandatory 21-day quarantine as a precaution under new U.S. travel restrictions, with none showing symptoms.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Kenya Defence Forces Major Peter Mugure has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 murders of his estranged wife Joyce Syombua and their two young children. High Court Judge Martin Muya described the killings as "barbaric" and said the gravity and calculated nature of the crime warranted life imprisonment.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
A United States citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the CDC. The case is likely to revive debate over a proposed American quarantine facility in Nanyuki that has faced public protests and legal challenges in Kenya.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has secured the conviction of Major Peter Mwaura Mugure, a senior military officer, on three counts of murder after the High Court in Nyeri found the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mugure was convicted in connection with the murders of his two young children and their mother in October 2019, with evidence showing he planned and executed the killings after luring his family to Laikipia Air Base.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the United States is seeking to establish a quarantine centre on Kenyan soil at Laikipia Air Base, with American military aircraft assisting in the effort, citing the danger posed by Ebola as justification for the facility.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Ebola quarantine facility planned at Laikipia Air Base has prompted health experts to assess Kenya's readiness to handle such outbreaks, with gaps identified in isolation infrastructure, laboratory capacity, workforce training, surveillance, and emergency logistics. Experts say the country has human resources expertise but requires better financing, research partnerships, technological integration, and responsive leadership, with some challenges requiring cultural and attitudinal shifts beyond technical solutions.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has raised concerns over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of public participation, parliamentary oversight, and disclosure of governing agreements. The bishops argue the initiative presents a potential threat to Kenyans' safety.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has raised concerns over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of public participation, parliamentary oversight, and transparency in the decision-making process, and warning of potential safety risks to Kenyans.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged the government to engage in genuine and transparent dialogue with stakeholders over the proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning that the initiative raised serious questions about national sovereignty and public safety. This comes after Kenya and the United States jointly suspended the proposed collaboration following public concern and legal scrutiny.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's health minister ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous High Court stop-work order. The facility, intended for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, had faced strong public opposition and deadly protests since its announcement in May.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's health minister has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base following public opposition and a court order. The facility, intended for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, had proceeded despite an earlier High Court stop-work order, leading to contempt charges against the health minister.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has let off Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale with a stern warning in a contempt of court matter after he confirmed the suspension of a US-backed Ebola quarantine programme linked to Laikipia Air Base. The court had summoned Duale over alleged non-compliance with court directives relating to the proposed facility.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that Kenya and the United States have suspended their proposed collaboration involving an Ebola-related facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing commitment to constitutional principles and court orders.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola. Critics argue the project poses unnecessary health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, intended to accommodate U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Organisers say the protest will be peaceful, and critics argue the project poses health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public opposition is building ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded 50-bed Ebola treatment and research centre at Laikipia Air Base, with residents, activists and civil society groups raising concerns over transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9 resulted in deaths.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public opposition is mounting ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola treatment and research centre in Laikipia County, with residents, activists and civil society groups questioning the project's purpose, transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests erupted in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9, with deaths reported during the unrest.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told the Milimani High Court that President William Ruto cancelled a planned visit to Congo-Brazzaville on May 26, 2026, following a Ministry of Health warning about a growing Ebola outbreak. Duale made the disclosure while defending the government's decision to continue building an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base despite a court order barring the development.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court found Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in contempt for failing to comply with orders halting activities at the proposed Ebola facility in Laikipia, and summoned him for sentencing on June 23. The court ruled that Duale bears personal responsibility for non-compliance and emphasised that public authorities must fully obey judicial directives.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →