President William Ruto has broken his silence on the planned establishment of an Ebola screening and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base, explaining why his government agreed to support the United States initiative. Speaking for the first time on the matter during a roundtable interview with journalists in Wajir County, hours after the Madaraka Day
The Government of Kenya has addressed growing public discussion on US plans for an Ebola facility in Kenya. It has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security and national safety. In a press release issued on May 27, 2026, the Ministry of Health highlighted Kenya’s role in global disease preparedness. It emphasized that all cooperation