Laikipia County, Kenya — a diverse, agricultural region on the equator, now in the headlines over protests and a contested US Ebola facility plan.
A Kenyan court has paused the proposed U.S.-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia air base, with a full hearing set for June 2. The Katiba Institute has challenged the plan’s constitutionality and is seeking disclosure of terms of any Kenya–U.S. agreement, including financial arrangements and safeguards for Kenyans.
Kenya’s High Court has extended conservatory orders suspending the 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base amid protests and a regional outbreak. The court demands full disclosure of the agreement, safety assessments, and regulatory approvals as authorities defend the project as part of preparedness.
Protests in Nanyuki against a planned US-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility have turned violent. One person is dead and dozens arrested as police confront demonstrators. Local rights groups demand transparency on safety, approvals and operational protocols while courts review the project.