Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has strongly opposed reports of a proposed Kenya-United States agreement that would see a quarantine facility established at the Laikipia Airbase, arguing that Kenya should not be turned into a destination for foreign patients suffering from highly infectious diseases.

Reacting to reports surrounding the alleged plan on his X platform on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Njiru maintained that Kenya must prioritise the health and safety of its citizens and should not accept arrangements that could expose the country to unnecessary public health risks.

“Kenya is not a dumping site for the sick Ebola Americans,” Njiru stated.

Nanyuki residents stage protests

The sentiments from the Lawyer have come after residents from Nanyuki on Monday, June 1, 2026, took to the streets protesting against the establishment of the facility in Laikipia Airbase in Nanyuki. The protesters argued that the government did not engage them before arriving at the decision.

The residents have strongly opposed plans to establish a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in the town, insisting it poses a direct risk to the local community. The opposition against the establishment of the facility has grown amid political debate, a court case, and rising tensions in Laikipia County.

Speaking during protests, a resident, Martin Ndegwa, said the community would not accept the project under any circumstances.

“And we are here to categorically say hell no to an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. It is right at our doorstep. It is right in town,” he said.

He questioned the logic of hosting such a facility in Kenya while the disease is mainly reported elsewhere.

Ruto defends Laikipia Ebola facility

In a defensive move, President William Ruto has defended the government’s plan to establish an Ebola preparedness facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the project is necessary to strengthen Kenya’s ability to respond to future disease outbreaks.

Speaking during a roundtable interview with North Eastern journalists at the Wajir State Lodge on Monday, June 1, 2026, the president dismissed criticism surrounding the facility and urged leaders to avoid politicising public health matters.

“I am wondering why anybody would want to politicise and mobilise negative politics around a matter as serious as a pandemic,” he said.

Ruto maintained that the government was acting responsibly in preparing for potential health emergencies.

“We are a responsible government. We know what we are doing. People should relax. Politicians should avoid reckless, unnecessary talk that doesn’t mean anything,” he insisted.