Teen's death sparks anger over U. S. facility in Kenya

A 17-year-old boy in central Kenya died during protests against a U. S. quarantine site for Ebola-exposed individuals, his family says. The teen left home to collect a school uniform when he got caught in the unrest. Police claim he was hit by a tear-gas canister, but witnesses and a protest leader insist he was shot.The facility, planned for the Laikipia Air Base near Nanyuki, has drawn fierce opposition. A court paused construction, yet U. S. military flights continued bringing supplies. Locals suspect the U. S. is shifting Ebola risks from Congo and Uganda to Kenyan soil. Protesters also blame their own government for allowing the project. Kenyan officials promised the site would serve everyone, but U. S. statements say it’s only for Americans. This contradiction fuels distrust. Security forces report two more deaths in the protests, adding to the outrage. The incident highlights tensions over global health risks and who bears them.