Kenyan court halts plans for US Ebola quarantine facility A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the opening of a new Ebola quarantine center designated for U.S. nationals. The facility, planned for Laikipia Air Base, aimed to house asymptomatic individuals exposed to the virus. A Kenyan advocacy group challenged the center’s establishment, citing constitutional concerns, leading to a court order to halt its opening until the case is resolved.

• A Kenyan court has issued a temporary order blocking the opening of a new Ebola quarantine center for U.S. nationals.
• The facility was intended to house U.S. citizens exposed to Ebola but asymptomatic, located at Laikipia Air Base.
• A Kenyan advocacy group, Katiba Institute, challenged the facility’s establishment, raising constitutional concerns.
• The court’s order prevents the facility from opening until the case is heard and resolved, with the next hearing scheduled for June 2.
• The Trump administration is donating $13.5 million towards Kenya’s Ebola preparedness.
• Criticism arose from some Kenyans who questioned why exposed Americans couldn’t enter the U.S. if it was deemed too dangerous for Kenya.