Kenyan President William Ruto has defended his government’s decision to allow the United States to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, arguing that the project is a humanitarian response to a regional health emergency despite legal challenges and public opposition.
The facility, located at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, is being developed as a 50-bed quarantine center for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola.
The project comes as health authorities continue monitoring an outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has also spread into neighboring Uganda.
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Speaking during a visit to South Africa, Ruto said Kenya was acting responsibly by cooperating with the United States on the initiative.
He argued that rejecting a request to build the facility at U.S. expense would have been the wrong decision given the public health risks posed by the outbreak.
According to the report, satellite imagery shows rapid progress at the site. Since late May, an 11-acre area has been cleared, temporary structures have been erected, and supporting infrastructure has been installed.
The project continues to face scrutiny from activists and legal groups seeking greater transparency regarding its operations and agreements.
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