‘We don’t have another country to run to’: Kenyans fear US plan for Ebola quarantine site Residents of Nanyuki, Kenya, are strongly opposing a US plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens, citing fears of exposure to the virus and perceived double standards from the US. The proposal has led to protests and a temporary injunction from the Kenyan high court, which has barred the government from proceeding with the plan.

• Kenyans in Nanyuki are protesting a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens, fearing it will expose them to the virus.
• Residents believe the US is exhibiting double standards by not quarantining its citizens in their home country.
• Protests have occurred, including one where two people were killed.
• The Kenyan high court has temporarily blocked the establishment of the facility and the admission of people exposed to Ebola.
• The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, with cases and deaths reported in the DRC and Uganda.
• Kenyan officials and citizens express concerns about public health, governance, and sovereignty.
• Kenyan President William Ruto defended the plan as part of national health preparedness, but the court has ordered further disclosure and barred immediate action.