Kenyan high court suspends plan for US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
A Kenyan high court has temporarily suspended the establishment of a US Ebola quarantine facility in the country. The court's decision prevents Kenya from admitting individuals exposed to or infected by Ebola until a legal challenge is resolved. The case was brought forth by a rights group citing concerns over constitutional rights and public participation.
- ▪The Kenyan high court issued a temporary suspension of the US Ebola quarantine facility plan.
- ▪Judge Patricia Nyaundi stated that Kenya cannot admit anyone exposed to Ebola until the case is resolved.
- ▪The rights group Katiba Institute challenged the plan, raising concerns about constitutional rights.
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Kenyan high court suspends plan for US Ebola quarantine facility in KenyaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMedical supplies are loaded onto a plane in Kenya bound for the Democratic Republic of Congo. PHOTO: EPAPublished May 29, 2026, 04:11 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 04:11 PMNAIROBI – A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country.High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi said in her orders late on May 28 that Kenya was also not allowed to admit anyone exposed to or infected by Ebola under the planned agreement with the United States, until a case challenging the deal was heard and determined.On May 28, the White House said the US was setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine US…
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