Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10pm on 01 Jun 2026,Monday International
Hundreds of people protested in Kenya's Nanyuki town on Monday against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. The centre was reportedly planned to house American citizens exposed to the Ebola virus. The protests came after Kenya's High Court temporarily blocked the project and suspended the admission of foreign patients. Petitioners argued that Kenya's healthcare system is not prepared to handle foreign Ebola cases. Health Minister Aden Duale said the facility was intended for everyone, not only Americans. The US has pledged $13.5 million to support Kenya's Ebola preparedness. Kenya has reported no Ebola cases, though neighbouring Uganda has confirmed infections. (PC: AP)
