According to a report by the Associated Press on June 1st, hundreds of young people gathered in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki that day to protest against the establishment of quarantine centers at the Liki Pia Air Force Base, intended to house American citizens who have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
Two days before this protest took place, the Kenyan High Court issued a ruling. During the trial involving the Kenyan Bar Association and a constitutional monitoring agency, the construction of the isolation facility was suspended, and any foreign patients were prohibited from entering the country. The two organizations argued that, given Kenyas weak medical system and scarce resources, it should not be allowed for foreign Ebola patients to receive isolation treatment within the country.
On May 28th, U.S. officials revealed that the United States plans to send American citizens who have been exposed to the Ebola virus overseas to a new facility in Kenya for isolation, rather than bringing them back directly to the United States. According to these anonymous officials, the isolation facility will be located at Laker Air Force Base. It is expected to be officially put into use this Friday, and it will be equipped with 50 isolation beds.
On June 1, 2026, in South Yuki Town, Lkipia County, central Kenya, hundreds of people held a demonstration against the United States plan to establish Ebola isolation facilities at a local airbase. Protesters shouted slogans opposing the Ebola facilities and gathered at the entrance of Lkipia Air Base, demanding that the government completely cancel the related plans. IC Photo
On June 1st, hundreds of young people marched to the entrance of the air force base, shouting slogans opposing the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center.
On the previous day (May 31st), Kenyan Health Minister Aden Duale stated that the quarantine center is available to everyone, and not exclusively for American citizens.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated in a statement that the U.S. government plans to allocate $13.5 million to support Kenyas efforts in Ebola prevention and emergency preparedness measures.
Reports indicate that in Kenya, several local politicians, including Joshua Irungu, the governor of Kaji Pia County, have previously stated to the media that they firmly oppose the establishment of Ebola isolation centers in that region.
Irenugu pointed out, This move will expose our people to the risk of contracting the Ebola virus. He added that many local residents work within the air force bases, making them highly vulnerable to being exposed to the virus.
As of now, no confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in Kenya. However, in neighboring Uganda, 9 confirmed cases have been reported, and the country has announced the closure of border crossings with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Since last month, a deadly Ebola outbreak has occurred in Congo (Rwanda). According to statistics, at least 282 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Congo (Rwanda), with over 1,000 suspected cases.
ON MAY 16, 2026, in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a man was transported to Bunia Comprehensive Referral Hospital by ambulance. This was after an outbreak of Bwindi Ebola virus was confirmed in that region. IC Photo
It is reported that this outbreak was caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of the six known Ebola viruses. Currently, there are no approved drugs or vaccines for treating this disease.
On May 18th, local time, the American CBS network reported that at least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus during this outbreak in Congo.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated at the time that the agency was assisting in safe evacuation of a small number of American citizens who are directly affected by the outbreak. However, it did not disclose the exact number of people involved.
Previously, according to a source who spoke with the health news website STAT, the U.S. government plans to transport these American citizens located in Congo (RDC) to a safe isolation facility. The news website quoted the source as stating that these individuals might be sent to a U.S. military base in Germany. However, this information was not officially confirmed at that time.
Public information indicates that Ebola is a serious and often fatal human disease. There are three different viruses known to cause large-scale Ebola outbreaks: the Ebola virus, the Sudan virus, and the Bundibjoko virus.
The average mortality rate for Ebola disease is approximately 50%. In previous outbreaks, the mortality rate varied from 25% to 90%. The vaccines and treatment methods that have been approved so far are only applicable to one type of virusthe Ebola virus. Vaccines and treatment methods targeting other viruses are still under development.
The incubation period for this disease ranges from 2 to 21 days, from when someone is infected until symptoms appear. Symptoms of Ebola can occur suddenly, including fever, fatigue, discomfort, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat. Subsequently, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rashes, as well as damage to the kidneys and liver may occur. Effects on the central nervous system can lead to confusion, irritability, and aggression.
