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… 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 - GachaguaCapital News
… The JKIA chaos comes as Kenya is locked in a heated national debate over plans to establish a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, amid a deadly outbreak in neighboring DRC. …
JKIA screening chaos exposes Ebola risk gaps in KenyaThe Standard
Activists protest against the planned US Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base, in Nairobi, on June 2, 2026. …
We won't listen: Duale says Ebola plan unstoppable as MPs query dealThe Standard
… The US government has suggested a plan to set up a 50-bed quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base for American citizens exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or any neighbouring countries.This move is a typical ethical dumping approach …
Planned US Ebola quarantine centre a typical case of ethical dumpingKenya 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 →
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 →
An opinion piece argues the planned US-Kenya Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base should be evaluated on national interest and tangible outcomes—such as health infrastructure, economic opportunities, and scientific research—rather than political personalities or partisan concerns.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned for contempt sentencing concerning the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
A 17-year-old was killed during anti-Ebola facility protests in Nanyuki on June 9, prompting the British High Commission to ask the Kenyan government for clarification after a police officer allegedly wore a British military uniform during the clashes. Police say the cause of death will be determined through post-mortem examination, with investigations ongoing.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has declared that Africa will no longer engage with wealthy countries on terms of dependency, calling instead for partnerships built on sovereign equality and mutual benefit. Speaking at the close of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Ruto said the era of aid, charity, and assistance had run its course, and that future engagements must reject extraction and create jobs and value for all parties.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel lifted temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions on Kenya and Rwanda after Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary condemned the restrictions as damaging to bilateral ties. Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain on the restricted list.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →