The Standard
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Defense CS Aden Duale’s refusal to consult the public on the US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia dominated editorial priorities. Morning reports covered his parliamentary briefing, where he insisted the project required no public participation and requested Sh2.6 billion for preparedness. By midday, US officials defended the facility, while opposition figures criticized secrecy. The Utumishi Girls fire case saw nine suspects detained for 21 days. Other stories included the withdrawal of the KPLC tariff review, a US deportation list of 45 Kenyans, and President Ruto’s arrival in South Africa, but the Ebola facility’s political fallout remained the day’s primary focus.