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Police Shoot Protesters, Two Killed Over U.S. Ebola Quarantine

6/2/2026

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Police opened fire on protests against U.S. Ebola quarantine in Nanyuki, killing two.
Patricia Nyaundi ordered a halt to construction of Ebola quarantine facility pending legal challenge.
U.S. military aircraft delivered staff and equipment despite the order.
President William Ruto said the facility will aid Kenya’s preparedness and serve all, while the Bundibugyo outbreak, May 15, has over 900 suspected cases and more than 220 suspected deaths in DRC, Uganda.

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Police opened fire on protests against U.S. Ebola quarantine in Nanyuki, killing two.
Patricia Nyaundi ordered a halt to construction of Ebola quarantine facility pending legal challenge.
U.S. military aircraft delivered staff and equipment despite the order.
President William Ruto said the facility will aid Kenya’s preparedness and serve all, while the Bundibugyo outbreak, May 15, has over 900 suspected cases and more than 220 suspected deaths in DRC, Uganda.