Ruto defends Kenya–U.S. quarantine project, cites KSh 1.8 billion health deal

President William Ruto has strongly defended the proposed Kenya–U.S. partnership to establish a quarantine facility in Nanyuki, saying the project is part of a broader U.S.-funded health infrastructure programme worth KSh 1.8 billion that is also supporting the construction of 23 quarantine facilities across the country. Speaking during the start of his two-day State visit of South Africa, the President said Kenya has benefited from American support in the health sector for more than three decades and it is only fair for the country to reciprocate