Court suspends sections of Kenya–US health agreement over data fears

Sections of the Kenya–US health cooperation agreement were temporarily suspended by a Kenyan court following a petition that accused the government of risking citizens’ health information. The petitioners contend that the framework’s data-sharing provisions could expose sensitive records on infectious diseases and maternal health. The court granted conservatory orders while it investigates whether the pact contravenes privacy laws and constitutional rights. Government lawyers insisted the agreement is designed to strengthen service delivery and financing, not to export personal records. The decision highlights the tension between attracting large-scale international funding and safeguarding citizens’ privacy in an era of digital health systems.