Man shot during protest against proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

A man was shot in the head during a protest in Nanyuki, Kenya, on June 9, 2026, against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility for U.S. citizens. Demonstrators gathered near Laikipia airbase, the intended location for the center, which is situated 120 miles from Nairobi. Some protesters wore protective gear and carried a coffin marked "Ebola" to express their opposition. Police reportedly used teargas to disperse the crowd, which had grown to dozens of people. The incident highlights rising anger and concern within the local community regarding the U.S. government's plans for the facility. Photographs from the scene depicted an individual lying motionless on the ground following the shooting.