High Court Suspends $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework Over Data Privacy Concerns
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 - The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily stopping the implementation of a recently signed health cooperation Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The High Court of Kenya has temporarily suspended the implementation of a $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework following data privacy concerns.
- The suspension was issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye in response to a petition from the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK).
- The court order specifically halts any transfer or sharing of Kenyans’ medical and epidemiological data under the agreement, which was unveiled on December 4.
- The case, referenced HCCHRPET/E809/2025, will proceed with respondents filing replies by January 16, 2026, and a mention scheduled for February 12, 2026.
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