Protests in central Kenya are intensifying over a planned US Ebola quarantine facility near Nanyuki and Laikipia Air Base, where construction has continued despite local opposition. Residents and some politicians accuse Kenya and the United States of “offloading” Ebola risks onto Kenyans, arguing that the country has never recorded an Ebola case and questioning why a quarantine centre is being built there. Several outlets report that demonstrations have included large gatherings near the air base and calls for the project to be stopped.

Multiple reports say the situation has escalated into clashes between protesters and police. One person is reported killed in some accounts, while other reports describe protesters being shot or multiple deaths during the unrest. Police disperse demonstrators using tear gas in at least one report.

Courthouse News also reports a temporary pause order from Kenya’s High Court, and that work continued even after the order, alongside ongoing political opposition. While Kenya’s government has faced mounting criticism, it has said it plans to proceed with the facility.