People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on the Kenyan and United States governments to abandon plans to establish a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki following the latest deadly protests against the project.

In a statement posted on her X account on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Karua questioned why the two governments were still pursuing the project despite its rejection and the loss of lives witnessed during the protests.

“Isn’t this reason enough for you to retreat?” Karua asked, directing her remarks at both the Kenyan and US administrations.

Karua’s remarks came after tensions escalated in Nanyuki on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when police opened fire on demonstrators protesting the proposed US-funded Ebola quarantine centre. One protester was killed during the clashes, bringing the number of deaths linked to the protests to three after two other fatalities were reported during demonstrations held last week.

The proposed 50-bed quarantine facility has sparked controversy among residents and sections of the leadership in Nanyuki, with opponents arguing that the project poses potential health and safety risks to the local population.

The facility is intended to quarantine Americans who have been exposed to Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The latest protests underscore growing resistance to the project, which has already faced legal challenges and public demonstrations. The deaths have intensified calls for authorities to halt the plans and engage residents over their concerns.

Karua’s intervention adds to mounting pressure on both governments as opposition to the facility continues to grow amid fears over its potential impact on the region and the continued loss of lives in the protests.

Police open fire on demonstrators

During the protests, Police opened fire and lobbed tear gas to disperse protesters who had gathered in the central town in renewed demonstrations against the construction of a proposed quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola, leading to the death of one protester.

The project has continued to stir anger among residents, despite existing court orders barring further development.

The continued standoff underscores rising public frustration over what locals describe as a lack of consultation and transparency.