Protesters in Nanyuki engage police in running battles over Ebola facility

Residents of Nanyuki have clashed with law enforcement during demonstrations against the establishment of an Ebola treatment center in their town. The confrontations escalated into running battles between protesters and police forces deployed to manage the situation. Local opposition to the facility appears rooted in health and safety concerns among the community members who fear the risks associated with housing such a medical installation in their residential area.

The incident highlights the tension between public health infrastructure needs and community resistance, raising questions about how governments balance disease containment measures with local concerns and public acceptance.