President Ruto defends US Ebola facility in Kenya amid public opposition

Speaking in South Africa on June 4, President Ruto stated it would be "very unfortunate" for Kenya to deny the US the opportunity to establish the facility at their own cost, highlighting over three decades of health cooperation funded by American taxpayers. He emphasized that allowing the US to build the center is the right decision. President Ruto clarified that the Laikipia facility would be one of 24 centers for screening, isolation, and treatment of positive cases to prevent disease spread, noting that Kenya already has 23 such facilities, including at Kenyatta Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.