Kenya: Kenya Approves U.S. Ebola Quarantine Centre at Laikipia Air Base

Kenya has approved a U.S. plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County, with America committing Ksh1.7 billion to support the country’s Ebola preparedness efforts.

The latest development comes after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with William Ruto on Thursday, May 28, to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak and coordination efforts between Kenya and the U.S.

According to a statement by the Office of the U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy…