Kenyan President William Ruto has publicly defended the establishment of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, Central Kenya, despite ongoing protests and a court order to suspend the project. The facility, designed to accommodate 50 beds for Americans potentially exposed to the Ebola virus, has faced significant local opposition, with demonstrators expressing fears about community safety. Protests escalated recently, leading to the deaths of at least two individuals. Satellite imagery indicates rapid construction progress, with a large area cleared and tents erected by early June. During a state visit to South Africa, Ruto stated that refusing the US request for the facility would be inhumane, highlighting the long-standing partnership between Kenya and the US in addressing health crises such as HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. The US embassy in Nairobi has committed to working with the Kenyan government to address local concerns, while the State Department has not yet commented on the situation.