Kakamega to Establish Two Ebola Quarantine Centres as Kenya Steps Up Preparedness

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kakamega to Establish Two Ebola Quarantine Centres as Kenya Steps Up Preparedness

Kakamega County in Kenya plans to set up two Ebola quarantine centres. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula announced the decision after consultations with the Ministry of Health. Kakamega was chosen due to its strategic location along a transit corridor linking western Kenya to neighboring countries. This initiative is part of Kenya's preparedness efforts, while a similar project at Laikipia is suspended by the High Court.

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