Kenya's High Court Halts US Health Deal Over Data Privacy Concerns.

The Kenya-US Health Cooperation Framework, inked on December 4, 2025, in Washington, promises $1.6 billion over five years for medical equipment, workforce growth, and universal health coverage. Senator Okiya Omtatah and the Consumers Federation challenged it, citing skipped public input, lack of parliamentary approval, and risks to privacy and sovereignty. On December 10, Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspended key data provisions, with hearings set for early 2026. President Ruto called the non-binding deal beneficial, assuring safeguards are in place.