Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has criticised Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula’s remarks on the establishment of the Ebola quarantine facility in Kakamega County.

In a video shared on his official X account on Sunday, June 7, 2026, the legislator warned the deputy governor against speaking on behalf of the Kakamega governor.

He went on to describe the move as a desperate attempt by the legislator to seek attention from the national government.

“Hon. Ayub Savula, please shut up! And get this: Kakamega is much bigger than you. Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa did not send you to speak to Kenyans on the position regarding Ebola. This is just a desperate attempt to seek attention,” Salasya stated.

Savula’s remarks

Salasya’s remarks come a day after Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula announced plans to set up two Ebola quarantine centres as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness against the deadly virus.

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula announced that the county government will establish quarantine facilities following consultations with the Ministry of Health.

Savula, on Friday, June 5, 2026 said the decision was ratified during a recent county cabinet meeting amid growing concerns over Ebola outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa.

“We have already had a session and discussed how we are prepared to tackle the Ebola disease that is threatening the East African region. We have agreed in our meeting that we must be prepared and send public officers to curb the disease in Kenya and the East African region,” he said.

The Deputy Governor added that the county administration fully supports the Ministry of Health’s preparedness measures, including the establishment of isolation facilities to contain any potential outbreak.

“In Kakamega County, we are setting up two stations, and the cabinet has decided that we are going to have those centres where those who have the disease will be quarantined,” Savula stated.

The U.S.-backed centre was designed to provide emergency triage, testing and isolation services for American citizens, contractors and peacekeepers who are exposed to Ebola.

Despite public outrage and the ongoing court case, President William Ruto has defended the establishment of the Laikipia facility, insisting that it forms part of Kenya’s broader disease preparedness strategy.