Kenya protests turn violent over US-backed Ebola quarantine facility

Demonstrators in Nanyuki, Kenya clashed with police on June 10, 2026 over construction of an Ebola quarantine center intended for US citizens, with protesters setting fires and throwing rocks while police deployed tear gas and water cannons; at least one person was killed in the violence. Kenya has never recorded a confirmed Ebola case, and residents fear the facility could introduce the virus into the country. The incident reflects broader tensions over foreign health infrastructure projects and local control over disease containment measures. US taxpayer funding for the facility has amplified domestic opposition to the project.