MoH vows full disclosure in court to defend suspended health data deal
The government has vowed to defend the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework in court after the High Court halted its data-sharing clause. CS Duale says the deal fully protects sovereignty and privacy...
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The Ministry of Health in Kenya has vowed to defend the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework in court after the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending its data-sharing component. The Ministry asserts the $1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) partnership fully respects Kenya's sovereignty and data protection laws.
- The High Court's interim orders only affect data transfer provisions, not the broader health partnership.
- The petition was filed by the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK), arguing the agreement could compromise personal health information.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale maintained that no identifiable data, such as ID numbers or individual medical histories, will be shared.
- The framework shifts from NGO-dominated health programming to a direct Government-to-Government (G2G) financing model, affecting approximately 13,000 health workers.
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High Court Halts Data-Sharing Component of Ksh 200B Kenya-US Health Deal - December 2025
The High Court issued conservatory orders on December 10, halting the implementation of the data-sharing component of the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework. The Ministry of Health has vowed to defend the $1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) partnership in court, stating it will provide full documentation and respects Kenya's data protection laws. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who filed the petition, raised concerns about data sovereignty, the constitutionality of the agreement, and potential human experimentation. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized that the court's order only affected data sharing aspects, not the entire agreement. In response, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya criticized the petitioners, accusing them of sabotaging vital government health programs.
