Kenyan police killed a protester during a demonstration against a US Ebola quarantine center, according to eyewitnesses and a protest leader.

The man died from a gunshot wound to the head, said Patrick Wahome, a protest organizer, and eyewitnesses.

Two Reuters reporters saw the body with a large head wound in a police van.

A police spokesperson said he had no information about the incident.

The Kenya Human Rights Commission said police fired live bullets and arrested 19 protesters, but this could not be verified.

Police attacked protesters and journalists, according to the commission's statement.

Many Kenyans are angry about the proposed 50-bed Ebola unit at the Laikipia Air Base, saying the US is passing on the risk of caring for those exposed to Ebola.

Two people were killed in protests last week in Nanyuki, where frustration is growing.

Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who waved Kenyan flags and carried a 'Reject Ebola' cross.

More than 10 protesters were detained by police.

The Ebola outbreak is affecting aid efforts.

A protester said the quarantine facility is scaring away tourists who come to climb Mount Kenya or see rhinoceroses.

A protester said Laikipia is not a dumping site and their voices must be heard.

A high court judge has ordered the government not to build or start the facility, but the government has not complied.

The court's deadline passed without the government disclosing agreements and protocols related to the facility.

US military planes have continued to bring in staff and equipment despite the court's orders.

Satellite images show a buildup of white tents on the airbase since late May.

A government spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.

The US is aware of the court challenge and is working with the Kenyan government.

Several US citizens have been exposed to Ebola in eastern DRC and Uganda.

The US has said it will not allow any Ebola cases to enter the country.

The Nanyuki facility is for Americans exposed to Ebola who are still asymptomatic.

Many protesters are angry with Kenyan President William Ruto, chanting 'Ruto must go!'

Some countries have banned travel from Ebola-impacted countries.