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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeActivists chant slogans and carry placards and a mock coffin during protests against a US-built Ebola quarantine centre planned for Kenya’s Laikipia Air Base in Nairobi, June 2, 2026. …
Laikipia county opposes Ebola facility cites school children risk, tourism collapseThe Standard
… The centre at Laikipia Air Base in the town of Nanyuki, under the shadow of Mount Kenya, is set to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is battling a major Ebola outbreak. …
Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola centreCitizen Digital
… According to the affidavit, Nanyuki Town, located approximately eight kilometres from the proposed facility at Laikipia Air Base, serves as a major economic and tourism hub in Central Kenya. …
Laikipia County opposes Ebola quarantine facility over public health, governance concernsCitizen Digital
… Gachagua, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader, has alleged that the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki is a scheme by President William Ruto to wipe out the Mt Kenya community. …
Kenya Kwanza leaders accuse Gachagua of politicizing Ebola preparednessThe Standard
As debate intensifies over the proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, which is intended to serve Americans exposed to the virus, health experts are urging the government to move beyond political rhetoric and provide clear answers on Kenya's preparedness to respo …
Concerns rise over Kenya Ebola response capacityThe Standard
… The centre at Laikipia Air Base, hidden behind huge grey walls, is set to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is battling a major Ebola outbreak. …
Kenyans fearful and furious over US Ebola centreCitizen Digital
… In the Kenya Air Force, Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah, who was serving as Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base, has been appointed Deputy Air Force Commander. …
President Ruto announces leadership changes in Kenya Defence ForcesCitizen Digital
… The protests, which began peacefully, saw residents march to the Laikipia Air Base before returning to Nanyuki town, where they clashed with police officers. …
31 suspects arrested over Laikipia Ebola site protests freed on cash bailThe Standard
… The president has also appointed Laikipia Air Base Commander Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah as the Deputy Air Force Commander.Laikipia Air Base is at the centre of controversy over a proposal to establish an Ebola quarantine facility backed by the United States, a plan that has dr …
Ruto names Maj Gen John Nkoimo Kenya Army Deputy Commander in reshuffleCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, has alleged that the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki is a scheme by President William Ruto to wipe out the Mt Kenya communi …
Laikipia Ebola centre is Ruto's plan to wipe out Mt Kenya community - GachaguaKenya's government has expressed displeasure with Israel's decision to impose travel restrictions on Kenyan citizens following an Ebola outbreak in the region. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei argued that Kenya had not reported any Ebola cases and noted the country's support for regional surveillance and response efforts, with over 80,000 tests conducted.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has expressed displeasure with Israel's decision to impose travel restrictions on Kenyan citizens following an Ebola outbreak in the region. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei argued that Kenya had not reported any Ebola cases and noted the country's support for regional surveillance and response efforts, with over 80,000 tests conducted.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The British High Commission has demanded a government response after a viral photograph showed an armed officer wearing what appeared to be a British military jacket while arresting a protester during June 9 demonstrations in Nanyuki against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility. The High Commission stated that no BATUK personnel were involved in policing the protests and that the British military uniforms had been "misappropriated."
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A protester was shot dead and at least 19 others arrested in Nanyuki during clashes between police and demonstrators protesting a proposed US-run Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Rights groups accused security officers of using excessive force against largely unarmed protesters and journalists, while residents demanded transparency on safety protocols and operational details.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Laikipia County Government has formally opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility in the county, citing concerns over public health safety, economic impact, governance procedures, and the welfare of children, and arguing that county authorities were excluded from critical decision-making processes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday during protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds; the centre, set to have 50 isolation beds, had sparked protests earlier in June.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agitated residents of Laikipia County have vowed to stage a demonstration to protest the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia County has filed an affidavit with the High Court opposing a United States government Ebola quarantine and treatment facility planned for Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki, arguing the project lacked adequate consultation and poses risks to school children, tourism, and the health of residents.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday while protesting an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for US citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya has never recorded an Ebola case, and protesters oppose bringing potential carriers of the disease into the country, though the government says it will proceed with the facility.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The County Government of Laikipia has opposed the establishment of a proposed Ebola Quarantine and Isolation Facility within the county, citing public health, governance, economic and child protection concerns. The county argues that it already faces significant challenges in financing community health services and is inadequately equipped to respond to a major infectious disease outbreak.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that a planned Ebola quarantine facility targets Mt. Kenya residents, saying both Kenyan and U.S. governments are only enhancing preparedness measures against potential outbreaks.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As preparations advance at a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for Americans exposed to the virus, health experts are calling on the government to move beyond political rhetoric and provide clear answers on Kenya's readiness to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has announced a series of senior appointments, promotions and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces affecting top leadership positions in the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Defence Headquarters, made on the recommendation of the Defence Council.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-one protesters arrested during Monday demonstrations against an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki were released on cash bail after being charged with unlawful obstruction of motor vehicles; 17 pleaded guilty and were fined Ksh.10,000 each or face one month in prison, while 14 pleaded not guilty and were released on higher bail amounts.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has made several changes to the Kenya Defence Forces, naming Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as Kenya Army Deputy Commander and promoting Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah to Deputy Air Force Commander, among other appointments and promotions.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki is a scheme by President William Ruto to wipe out the Mt Kenya community, questioning why the President agreed with the American government to establish such a facility.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the US government's plan to establish a 50-bed quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base for American citizens exposed to Ebola represents "ethical dumping," where wealthy nations conduct activities in developing countries that would be unacceptable under their own ethical guidelines.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that Kenyan authorities should focus on preventing Ebola from entering the country, expressing concern that establishing a US quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base poses a public health risk and suggesting such a facility be located in the DRC or Uganda instead.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Advocate Evans Ogada has warned that Kenya is "breeding a culture of lawlessness" by repeatedly defying court orders, citing the government's continued push for a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base despite a court order blocking it. He called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to act decisively against those flouting court orders.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament the government is seeking Sh2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak, focusing on preparedness for the initial 100 cases. The funding will strengthen border screening, surveillance, laboratory capacity, risk communication, emergency staffing, and infection prevention measures, based on a nationwide assessment that identified weaker areas in infection prevention and control, logistics support, case management, and readiness at ports of entry.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government will establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base without public participation, arguing that the Public Health Act allows swift action during disease threats and the urgency of preparedness leaves no room for consultations.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government will not consult citizens on the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing the Public Health Act and the need for urgent action to prevent cross-border transmission.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government requires Ksh.2.6 billion to strengthen readiness for the first 100 Ebola cases, with funds allocated to border screening, laboratory services, surveillance, communication, and support for frontline workers. A readiness assessment found Kenya has strong capacity in contact tracing, rapid response, and laboratory readiness, but gaps remain in prevention and control, logistics, and case management.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →