The development has sparked outrage among critics of the controversial Kenya-US health partnership, with some leaders and civil society groups accusing the government of disregarding the rule of law.
According to information circulating from aviation tracking platforms and multiple reports, one of the aircraft, allegedly bearing a US military registration, landed at Laikipia Air Base on Sunday.
The aircraft is said to have transported equipment and personnel expected to support the establishment of a specialized Ebola containment centre intended to handle American citizens exposed to the virus during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The project has remained highly contentious since details first emerged that Kenya could host a facility for monitoring, isolating, and treating individuals potentially exposed to Ebola.
Critics argue that Kenya, which has not reported any confirmed Ebola cases, should not become a quarantine destination for foreign nationals, particularly while questions remain about public participation, national security, and the country's preparedness to manage a highly infectious disease.
The project has remained highly contentious since details first emerged that Kenya could host a facility for monitoring, isolating, and treating individuals potentially exposed to Ebola.
Critics argue that Kenya, which has not reported any confirmed Ebola cases, should not become a quarantine destination for foreign nationals, particularly while questions remain about public participation, national security, and the country's preparedness to manage a highly infectious disease.
The controversy intensified after the High Court issued interim orders halting implementation of the project following a petition filed by legal and civil society organizations.
Petitioners argued that the plan posed potential risks to public health and raised constitutional concerns that required judicial scrutiny before any implementation could proceed.
Despite the court's intervention, reports of military aircraft arrivals have fueled allegations that the project may still be moving forward behind the scenes.
Several political leaders have demanded clarification from both the Kenyan and American governments regarding the purpose of the flights and whether any activities connected to the proposed facility are ongoing.
Opponents insist that any action perceived as implementing the project before the court determines the matter would undermine public confidence in government institutions and respect for judicial authority.
The planned facility is part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening disease surveillance, emergency response capabilities, and regional preparedness against Ebola outbreaks.
Supporters of the project argue that global health threats require international cooperation and that strengthening medical infrastructure benefits both Kenya and its partners.
Meanwhile, health authorities have maintained that surveillance efforts continue across several counties.
Meanwhile, health authorities have maintained that surveillance efforts continue across several counties.
Government agencies have reportedly conducted multiple tests on suspected Ebola alerts in different parts of the country, with all samples returning negative results.
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