Protests broke out in Kenya's Nanyuki town against a planned
50-bed U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, meant for
exposed Americans amid an outbreak in DRC and Uganda that has caused 282
confirmed cases and 42 deaths as of May 31, 2026.
A High Court order on May 28 suspended the project over health
risks and lack of public input, yet U.S. C-17 aircraft landed with personnel
and equipment on May 31 and June 1.
Local leaders and critics worry about public health and tourism
impacts, while Kenya's Health Ministry calls it a boost to preparedness with
$13.5 million in U.S. funding; tensions continue ahead of a June 2 court
hearing.
