Nanyuki hits the news as Kenya blocks a US Ebola quarantine site amid protests tied to fear and security near Mount Kenya. A market town in Laikipia, on the A2.
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.
Kenya has seen repeated protests in Nanyuki after plans for a US-backed 50‑bed Ebola quarantine unit at Laikipia Air Base were revealed. Police have used tear gas and fired on crowds; rights groups and local witnesses say at least three protesters have been killed. Kenyan courts have ordered work paused while US flights and equipment have continued to arrive.
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has prompted European travel cautions and U.S. and EU policy actions. Washington is urging European partners to impose travel restrictions, while the CDC has barred certain entrants from affected regions and is coordinating with allies ahead of the World Cup. The spread to Uganda and other neighbors has intensified containment efforts.
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.
Protests in Kenya continue against a US-backed Ebola treatment facility near Nanyuki, with officials reporting deaths and a court ordering a halt to construction while US staff continue to arrive. Eyewitness accounts and police statements conflict over the cause of a death in custody.