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December 11, 2025
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Gachagua raises alarm over Kenyans’ health data in $208B US-Kenya deal

Gachagua raises alarm over Kenyans’ health data in $208B US-Kenya deal

In an interview with KTN News on Wednesday, Gachagua questioned the data's integrity and ethical use, citing a lack of public participation in the agreement...

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns regarding the security of Kenyans’ health data under the Ksh. 208 billion Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework, citing a lack of public participation and potential threats to privacy.

  • The five-year cooperation framework, signed on December 4, 2025, involves the US government channeling more than Ksh. 200 billion in health funding directly through Kenyan government systems.
  • Gachagua questioned the data’s integrity and ethical use, supporting Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah’s petition to suspend the framework, while President William Ruto defended the deal as legally sound.
  • Gachagua outlined proposed reforms if elected president, including modernizing the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), reinstating the Linda Mama program, and ensuring fair compensation for doctors.

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