Kenya has halted the construction of a US-run Ebola facility following a court order and public outcry regarding the project. The $13.5 million funding from the US has faced criticism, with concerns that it may obscure potential health risks associated with the facility, according to Al Jazeera.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale expressed regret over misunderstandings regarding court directives related to the construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. During a court session, he stated that he would never intentionally disobey a court order, following a ruling that found him in contempt. The court issued a stern warning regarding his compliance with legal directives moving forward.

Justice Oguttu Mboya has issued a court order preventing the County Government of Meru, the Kenya Forest Service, and other involved parties from continuing with the development of a golf course and airstrip in Meru Forest until the case is fully adjudicated.

In March 2026, clinics in Kenya experienced a sudden disruption in donor funding, leading to stalled supply chains and unanswered questions from programme coordinators. This incident highlighted the reliance of the country's public health infrastructure on external financial support, raising concerns about the implications of the Kenya-US health data deal, according to TechTrends KE.

Uganda recently closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, as the Congo faces a significant outbreak with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases and more than 250 deaths reported as of May 27, 2026, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Public health experts suggest that such border closures may not be the most effective strategy in managing the outbreak.

Kenya’s Supreme Court has intervened to prevent the state from selling a portfolio of properties linked to Cytonn, allowing the company’s investment partnerships additional time to present their case. The ruling, delivered by a five-judge bench on July 3, 2026, stops the Official Receiver from enforcing vesting orders on nine properties, amidst a six-year legal battle involving investors.