Nanyuki Protesters Clash with Police Over U. S. Ebola Facility

Police in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki used tear gas to push back a small crowd that had gathered to oppose the construction of a U.S. quarantine centre for people exposed to Ebola. The planned 50‑bed unit sits on an air force base and has sparked anger among locals who feel the United States is shifting a risky health problem onto Kenya.

Last week, two residents lost their lives during demonstrations in the same town. Despite court rulings that halted further work, Kenyan and U.S. officials have reiterated their support for the project, leading to growing frustration among community members.

The facility is meant for Americans who have been exposed to the virus but are not yet showing symptoms. If a patient develops signs of illness, authorities say he or she would be transferred to treatment elsewhere. The U.S. military continues to fly in staff and supplies, even after judicial orders stopped the plan.

Satellite images show a growing number of white tents on an 11‑acre plot within the Laikipia Air Base. The United States acknowledges the legal challenge and claims it is collaborating with Kenyan authorities to address concerns, though details remain vague.

Kenyan officials argue that the centre will also serve local and foreign residents, but U.S. representatives have not confirmed this claim. The situation remains tense as both sides push forward with the controversial project.