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President William Ruto speaking during a media roundtable in Wajir County on June 1, 2026.
President William Ruto has defended plans to establish a US-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the project is part of a long-standing health partnership between Kenya and the United States, and will strengthen the country's disease surveillance and response capacity.
Speaking during a media roundtable in Wajir County on Monday, June 1, Ruto said the facility falls under the broader cooperation on global health security and pandemic preparedness.
“When President Trump asked the government of Kenya to support them by having a centre at Laikipia Air Base, I gave the okay because it was part of an agreement with friends who have worked with Kenya for 30 or 40 years,” said Ruto.
