Kenyan President Defends US Ebola Quarantine Center After Protests

Kenyan President Defends US Ebola Quarantine Center After Protests Kenyan President William Ruto defended his country’s agreement with the United States to establish a quarantine center at the Laikipia Air Base for Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa. Ruto stated that he approved the plan after a discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing it as a partnership with a long-standing ally. He also noted that the facility is comparable to 23 similar centers already operational within Kenya.

• Kenyan President William Ruto defended an agreement with the US to build an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya.
• The center is intended for Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa.
• Ruto stated he approved the plan after speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump.
• He described the agreement as a partnership with a long-term ally.
• The facility at Laikipia Air Base is similar to 23 other centers in Kenya.