The US government has stated that Kenya holds the power to decide on the Sh322 billion health deal, which the High Court has put on hold. This agreement signed last October has been questioned over its signing process and constitutionality, impacting crucial health programs.

• The bilateral deal involves $1.6 billion (Sh206 billion) from the US and $850 million (Sh109 billion) from Kenya.
• Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Kenya, Susan Burns, emphasized it is a “Kenyan matter” for the courts to resolve.
• The deal was intended to address key health programs like HIV, TB, and malaria, but its implementation was stalled due to concerns, particularly over data sharing.
• While existing health support continues, the delay affects planning for future initiatives, raising concerns among groups like TB Women Kenya and people living with HIV/Aids.
• Kenya was the first African country to sign such a framework deal, followed by Rwanda.