Kenyan court finds minister in contempt over US Ebola site (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenya's High Court found the health minister in contempt for ignoring court orders to stop building a US Ebola quarantine facility, which has sparked public protests and legal challenges.

• Kenya's High Court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for proceeding with construction of a US Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders to stop.
• The facility, planned for US nationals exposed to the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, faced protests from Kenyans over concerns about importing the virus and lack of transparency.
• The court ordered construction to halt after complaints from the Katiba Institute, which alleged the center was developed secretly without consultation, and Duale faces potential fines or jail time for contempt.