Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has raised concern over reports suggesting that the United States may send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya for treatment, calling for transparency and public accountability from the government.
In a statement shared on his X account on May 27, 2026, Maraga said the Kenyan government has a constitutional duty to protect citizens and ensure that any international partnership does not compromise public safety or national sovereignty.
“I am alarmed by reports in American and international media suggesting that the United States intends to send Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya for treatment,” Maraga stated.
While acknowledging the importance of international cooperation in disaster preparedness and emergency response, the former Chief Justice insisted that Kenyans deserve full disclosure regarding any arrangements involving highly infectious diseases.
“While Kenya takes its responsibilities in the community of nations seriously, no partnership should compromise our sovereignty or place the Kenyan public at undue risk,” he said.
Maraga criticized the statement issued by the Ministry of Health, saying it lacked clarity and failed to provide specific assurances to Kenyans regarding safety measures and the proposed arrangements.
“The statement issued today by the Health Cabinet Secretary neither provides clarity nor discloses details of the proposed arrangements,” he noted.
He further called on the Ministry of Health, the Executive, and Parliament to immediately disclose full details of any agreements concerning the treatment of Ebola-exposed individuals in Kenya.
According to Maraga, the government must also provide “specific, credible assurances on the level of risk, infection control, resource allocation, liability, as well as the protection of Kenyan healthcare infrastructure.”
The former CJ emphasized that no steps should be taken before the matter undergoes transparent domestic oversight and public scrutiny.
“In the absence of such information, public concern is understandable and legitimate,” Maraga added.
His remarks come amid growing public debate and concern online following reports about Kenya’s possible involvement in international Ebola response arrangements.
