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Health CS Aden Duale states President Ruto nearly faced quarantine due to Congo Ebola outbreak

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that President William Ruto almost faced a 21-day quarantine if he had traveled to Congo on May 26, 2026, for a conference in Brazzaville. Duale, speaking during his mitigation at the High Court after being found guilty of contempt, explained that he advised the President against traveling due to the Ebola outbreak, leading Ruto to deliver his speech virtually. Duale also stated that a presidential advance team from State House was quarantined for 21 days upon their return from Brazzaville. The contempt charge stemmed from the continued construction of an Ebola quarantine and treatment center at Laikipia Air Base despite court orders. Duale defended the continuation, claiming the government interpreted the orders as suspending only cooperation arrangements, not all preparatory work. He expressed regret for the misunderstanding and affirmed he would not disregard court orders, leading High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi to release him with a warning against future acts of contempt. The Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya had sought a 15-month jail term.