Ruto Defends Kenya–US Health Deal, Says Agreement Will Not Short-Change Kenyans
He said the agreement is anchored on firm legal ground and guided by the principles of national security and the public interest, noting that it does not undermine the rights of Kenyans, including those relating to health data. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm..
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President William Ruto has defended the Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework, assuring Kenyans it will not lead to exploitation and emphasizing that Kenyan data protection laws take precedence. He stated that the agreement, thoroughly vetted by the Office of the Attorney General, is anchored on firm legal ground and prioritizes national interests.
- The US will support Kenya's healthcare system with more than $1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) over the next five years, directly flowing to counties.
- The President warned against deliberate misinformation from agencies that previously benefited from acting as intermediaries in US-funded health programs, noting the US Government discontinued funding through third-party organizations.
- The government has gazetted the transfer of more than 46,000 parcels of land and 8,062 housing units to county governments, with an additional 34,000 parcels and over 1,000 housing units pending transfer across 40 counties.
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