Law Society of Kenya

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemned violence, intimidation, incitement, and lawlessness ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning these actions threaten constitutional rights and democratic participation. LSK has deployed election observers to monitor the situation.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded a swift and impartial investigation into the murder of advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, who was found dead outside his home in Athi River. The incident occurred on Sunday, prompting calls for a thorough probe.

Kenya's health minister ordered a suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility after being held in contempt by a court that had previously halted the project. The facility, intended for Americans exposed to Ebola abroad, faced protests and legal challenges over concerns about Kenya's capacity to handle an outbreak. The US government plans to fund Kenya's Ebola preparedness with $13.5 million.

Kenya's health minister suspended construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine center for Americans after being held in contempt by a court that had previously halted the project. The facility, opposed by local groups citing health system risks, faced protests with three deaths, and the minister apologized for disregarding the court order while defending the center's safety.

Kenya's health minister ordered the suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility after being held in contempt by a court. The project, which faced legal challenges and protests, was halted by the court in May over concerns about Kenya's health system capacity, but construction continued until the minister's contempt ruling.

Kenyan President William Ruto defended a U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base amid public protests and a court order suspending its construction. The U.S. plans to quarantine American Ebola patients in Kenya, citing a $13 million partnership, while opponents argue Kenya's health system cannot handle foreign patients. The court extended a suspension of the project, and protests reportedly resulted in two deaths.

Kenyan President William Ruto defended the U.S.-established Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base amid protests and a court order suspending its construction. The U.S. plans to invest $13 million in the partnership, but opposition groups argue Kenya's health system cannot handle foreign patients. A court extended a suspension on the facility, citing concerns over Kenya's capacity.

Protesters in Nanyuki, Kenya, opposed the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center for US citizens at Laikipia Air Base. Kenya's High Court suspended the facility's setup pending a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog, citing the country's fragile health system as a concern.

Hundreds of youths in Kenya protested against the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center for U.S. citizens at Laikipia Air Base. Kenya's High Court suspended the facility's operation pending a legal challenge, citing concerns over the country's fragile health system, while U.S. officials planned to send Americans exposed to Ebola to the center. Local leaders opposed the facility, fearing risks to public health despite Kenya having no recorded Ebola cases.

Hundreds of youths in Kenya protested against a U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base, following a court suspension of the facility. The U.S. planned to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola there, but local leaders and organizations opposed it, citing risks to Kenya’s fragile health system and potential exposure for locals.

Hundreds of youths in Kenya protested against a U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base, which was suspended by Kenya’s High Court pending legal review. The facility, intended for Americans exposed to Ebola abroad, faced opposition due to concerns over Kenya’s fragile health system, while U.S. officials pledged $13.5 million to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness.

Hundreds of youths in Kenya protested against a US Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base, which was suspended by Kenya’s High Court pending a legal challenge. The US planned to send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya, but the court halted the facility's operation. Kenya's Health Minister stated the center was for all, and the US pledged $13.5 million for Ebola preparedness.

The US and Kenya's agreement to establish an Ebola biocontainment center in Kenya faces legal challenges after a Nairobi court temporarily barred admitting Ebola-infected individuals. Opposition from advocacy groups, health workers, and legal bodies has delayed the facility's operation, with critics accusing the government of bypassing constitutional procedures. The US has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness amid a regional outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda.