Omtatah defends suit against US health deal amid protest by NEPHAK
Omtatah emphasized that his petition does not call for the suspension of funding or the withdrawal of life-saving medicines...
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has clarified his High Court petition against the Kenya–United States Bilateral Cooperation Framework, assuring Kenyans living with HIV that his legal action does not threaten access to treatment. He states his case aims to ensure international health agreements align with the Kenyan Constitution, not to suspend funding or medicines, amidst protests from groups like the National Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK).
- 1.4 million Kenyans stand to be affected by the deal.
- The Kenya–United States Bilateral Cooperation Framework was signed on December 4, 2025.
- NEPHAK organized protests in Nairobi, urging Omtatah to withdraw the petition due to fears of undermining critical health support.
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