On June 1, 2026, at 1:17 p.m. EDT, residents in Nanyuki, Kenya, engaged in intense protests against a U.S. military-built facility designed for Ebola treatment and quarantine. Angry locals expressed fears about their safety, evidenced by some setting fires and clashing with law enforcement.
On Monday, during the protest, police officers maintained a presence as demonstrators voiced their objections to the proposed Ebola field hospital at Laikipia Air Base. The hospital aims to care for Americans potentially exposed to the Ebola virus.
Residents’ mistrust and anger stem from concerns about the risks such a facility might pose to their community. The local population is worried about the possibility of the virus spreading in their area. They believe the proximity of the hospital could endanger their health.