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December 10, 2025
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Gachagua casts doubt on Sh208B health deal

Gachagua casts doubt on Sh208B health deal

Gachagua questioned the credibility of the agreement, arguing that it lacked public participation...

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed serious doubts regarding the security of Kenyans' health data under the Sh208 billion Kenya-US health cooperation deal, challenging the government's assurances. His remarks come amidst President William Ruto's efforts to alleviate fears surrounding the agreement.

  • The Sh208 billion Kenya-US health cooperation deal is questioned by Gachagua over lack of public participation and parliamentary approval.
  • Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Citizen Party (DCP), endorsed Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition to halt the deal.
  • President William Ruto insisted the agreement does not compromise Kenya's sovereignty or expose health data.
  • Gachagua also commented on recent by-elections, the sale of Safaricom shares to a foreign entity, and the scrapping of ID vetting in border counties.

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