Kenya Ebola quarantine centre: The identity of a third person killed in protests confirmed

Author: Akisa WanderaPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Kenya

HealthCrime & Law

Kenya Ebola quarantine centre: The identity of a third person killed in protests confirmed

The mother of 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u found his body in a mortuary in Nanyuki two days after he went missing during protests against a US-planned Ebola quarantine centre. He is the third person killed in the clashes. Police are accused of using excessive force. The court ordered construction halted, but it continues.

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