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US Ebola Isolation Center Project in Kenya Sparks Controversy Over Land and Sovereignty
A 17-year-old student was killed in protests against a US-built Ebola isolation center in Laikipia, Kenya, sparking outrage over land, sovereignty, and colonial legacy. The center, intended for US citizens at risk of Ebola exposure, has revived historical grievances over land dispossession dating back to British colonial rule. Three people have died, construction is suspended by a court case, and the project has become a flashpoint for debates on foreign influence and public participation.