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Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests

Al Jazeera Thursday 04 June 2026, 22:38 UTC 1 min read
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Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the “right thing”. At least two people were killed this week in protests against the facility, which is being built on a US air force base for Americans exposed to the virus. Published On 4 Jun 2026

Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the “right thing”. At least two people were killed this week in protests against the facility, which is being built on a US air force base for Americans exposed to the virus. Published On 4 Jun 2026
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