Gov’t Sued Over Proposed U.S Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
The United States’ intention to host nationals exposed to the Ebola virus in Kenya may face legal challenges after the Katiba Institute filed a petition opposing the proposed creation of Ebola quarantine and treatment facilities in the country.
The case, filed on Thursday, May 28, under a certificate of urgency by the lobby’s lawyer, names the Attorney-General, Dorcas Oduor, and the Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, as respondents.
Katiba Institute contends that the proposed arrangement poses major constitutional and public health concerns and should be suspended immediately for judicial review.
“Katiba Institute is challenging the proposed establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens exposed to Ebola and other highly infectious diseases in Kenya,” read part of the petition.
In its submission to the court, the lobby is asking the court, among other directives, to restrain the government from establishing, approving, or operationalising any Ebola quarantine or treatment centre in Kenya under any foreign arrangement.
Katiba Institute Files a Petition Challenging the Proposed Establishment of Ebola Quarantine and Treatment Facilities in Kenya:
Katiba Institute is challenging the proposed establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens exposed to Ebola and other highly infectious… pic.twitter.com/zay0C0YzFB— Katiba Institute (@katibainstitute) May 28, 2026
They are also seeking the prevention of the transfer or admission of persons exposed or infected with Ebola into Kenya under the proposed framework with the United States.
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At the same time, the Katiba Institute is seeking an order from the court for CS Duale to present, within 24 hours, a detailed contingency plan on Kenya’s preparedness to combat the virus.
“Katiba Institute is asking the Court to determine whether the Executive can expose the public to such significant risks without complying with constitutional safeguards,” it added.
The petition further asks the Health Ministry to disclose all agreements with the Trump administration, including any bilateral or multilateral arrangements, as well as health, environmental, biosafety, and security assessments, and any approvals or protocols governing the facility.
“This includes all related public health, environmental, biosafety, or security assessments; regulatory and parliamentary approvals; and the specific protocols for the admission and treatment of exposed persons,” the petition adds.
Gov’t Sued Over Proposed U.S Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
