LSK Moves to Court to Stop Planned U.S. Ebola Facility in Kenya

Kenya, 29 May 2026 - The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to the High Court seeking to block the proposed establishment of a United States Government Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya, citing public health and constitutional concerns.

In a constitutional petition filed at the Milimani High Court on 28 May 2026, the lawyers’ body argues that the process lacked public participation, transparency and compliance with Kenyan health and environmental laws.

The case, filed as HCCHRPET/E334/2026 – Law Society of Kenya vs Ministry of Health & State Law Office & 4 Others, names the Ministry of Health, the State Law Office and other State agencies linked to the reported arrangement.

LSK President Charles Kanjama said the petition follows widespread public concern over reports that Kenya is in talks with the United States Government to host a quarantine and treatment facility for American nationals exposed to or infected with Ebola amid outbreaks in the region.

“The process was undertaken without public participation, transparency, or compliance with public health, environmental, and biosafety laws,” LSK said in a statement issued under its Public Interest Watch series.

The society further argued that Kenya currently has no active Ebola cases and lacks the high-containment infrastructure required to safely manage such a facility.

“Kenya has no active Ebola cases and lacks the high-containment capacity needed to safely manage such a facility, exposing the public to serious health risks,” the statement added.