The High Court has temporarily suspended key provisions of the recently signed health cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders specifically halting the part of the pact that involves the transfer of health and personal data. The order prevents any implementation of this component until further legal review.
In her ruling, Justice Mwamuye stated: “A conservatory order is hereby issued suspending, staying, and restraining the respondents, whether by themselves, their agents, or assigns, from implementing or giving effect to the Health Cooperation Framework executed between the Government of Kenya and the Government of the United States of America.”
The suspension applies to all activities involving the sharing, transfer, or dissemination of medical, epidemiological, or other sensitive personal health data under the agreement.
The decision effectively puts on hold a key element of the Kenya-US collaboration on health matters, pending further court scrutiny.
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