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Court of Appeal lifts orders blocking Kenya-US health deal
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Kenya's Court of Appeal has lifted orders blocking the $1.6 billion health cooperation agreement with the United States, allowing the programme to continue pending further legal appeals. The deal supports critical treatment for diseases including HIV, TB, and malaria for about 1.4 million Kenyans, with the court prioritising public health concerns over procedural challenges.
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You now have a direct path to deliver health services under the US-Kenya deal as legal barriers are temporarily removed. Any health-focused founder should prepare for incoming demand shifts and regulatory environments that could change upon ongoing appeals.
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