Why the Sh323.8 Billion Kenya-US Health Agreement Is Raising Data Privacy Questions
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Breaking: Senator Okiya Omtatah takes the Sh323.8 billion Kenya–USA health deal to court, claiming it ignores public participation, transparency, and accountability.

Breaking: Oscar Sudi insists Ruto must win a second term, claiming Matiang’i would misuse power if elected president.

UPDATE: Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi regains access to her Meta accounts following public pressure over restrictions during the December 9 protests.

High Court halts the Sh208 billion Kenya–US health deal as COFEK and Okiya Omtatah challenge its legality and raise concerns over data privacy and public participation.

The Ministry of Environment is in chaos. CS Deborah Mlongo Barasa faces bribery, mismanagement, and favoritism allegations. Kenyans demand her removal. Full story in today’s Kenyan Digest Thursday Brief.

Rigathi Gachagua warns Western Kenyans against attempts by President William Ruto to seize gold freely given by God.

BREAKING: Guinness World Records says it has not received any official evidence to confirm or certify Truphena Muthoni’s claimed 72-hour tree-hugging record.

President William Ruto says the largest conference facility in East and Central Africa will be completed at Bomas of Kenya by April 2026 and is already booked to host the France–Africa Summit on May 12, 2026.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja proposes that next year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations be held at Talanta Stadium and asks President Ruto to rename it Raila Odinga International Stadium in honor of the late former Prime Minister.

President Ruto says maize production has increased, flour prices have dropped, and key agricultural sectors including tea, coffee, dairy, and sugar are showing strong improvement.

President William Ruto approves the renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium.

BREAKING: The government wants to privatize the modernization of Kenya’s driving licence system. This means the work could be moved from NTSA to a private company. Officials say NTSA has been struggling, with broken printers, slow rollout of smart licences, and failure to meet targets. Because of these problems, the government is considering allowing a private investor to take over the project.

IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has been honoured with the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear. The award recognizes his outstanding service to the country.

President William Ruto has honored Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati, the widow of former IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati, with the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear. She received the award for her outstanding public service and humanitarian work.

Former Cabinet Minister and former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo has died following a road accident, according to reports.

Sources say Jirongo died at the scene after his car was involved in an accident with a passenger bus along the Nairobi Nakuru highway. The crash happened at about 3 am on Saturday as he was driving back to his home in Lugari.

Jirongo was 64. He served as Minister for Rural Development during the administration of former President Daniel arap Moi in 2002.

He also served as Lugari Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2002 and later from 2007 to 2013.

In the 2022 General Election, Jirongo ran for the Kakamega governor seat on a UDP ticket but lost to ODM candidate Fernandes Barasa.

President Ruto mourns former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, describing him as a fighter and generous leader.

The car involved in the accident that claimed the life of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo.

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku announces Tharaka Nithi, Meru, and Embu will be separated from Mt Kenya.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei calls on Trans Nzoia MCAs to start impeachment proceedings against Governor Natembeya.

Kenya is facing a shortage of essential medicines, raising concerns about access to treatment across the country. Drug deliveries are now taking an average of 24 days, while only 55 percent of the required medicines are available. Health experts warn that the delays could affect patient care in public health facilities.