Kenyan courts halted the U.S. plan to set up a 50‑bed Ebola quarantine unit for American citizens. The move follows a petition by the Katiba Institute that questions the facility’s constitutionality. The order, issued Thursday, suspends construction at a Laikipia military air base, where officials said the unit would open Friday.

The Kenyan government has not confirmed any agreement to accept U.S. evacuees, yet officials pledged $13.5 million for Ebola readiness. President William Ruto and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed “cooperation and avoiding isolationism,” but Ruto never mentioned the quarantine center. The court’s decision throws a wrench into the Trump administration’s health‑security agenda.

Health‑care unions warn Kenya lacks the capacity to manage Ebola outbreaks. The doctors’ union chief, Davji Atellah, criticized the U.S.-focused plan, noting no provisions exist for Kenyans who contract the virus. Critics argue the facility would divert resources from domestic needs and could spark diplomatic friction over health‑security priorities.

The suspension signals a clash between U.S. public‑health strategy and Kenyan constitutional safeguards. Investors watching U.S.–Africa health initiatives will now weigh the cost of delayed projects against potential political backlash. The court’s ruling leaves the future of the 50‑bed facility uncertain, with a follow‑up hearing set for Tuesday.