Health CS Aden Duale to be sentenced for defying court orders on US Ebola facility construction

The court noted Duale's non-compliance with judicial directives and ordered him to appear on June 23 at 11 am for mitigation and sentencing. The Law Society of Kenya stated that the court emphasized the necessity for public authorities to fully obey court orders. Katiba Institute, which initiated the contempt application, highlighted concerns about disrespect for Kenya’s sovereignty and constitutional rule of law, arguing that construction began without requisite impact assessments or emergency planning.

The institute reiterated its demand for an immediate halt to all activities at the Laikipia site.