Speaking on Wednesday, the President firmly stated that Kenya’s data remains protected by Kenyan law, and no external government or institution has the power to override that.
Ruto said he understands why citizens may worry about sensitive health information, especially when foreign partners are involved.
However, he assured Kenyans that the agreement was thoroughly examined by government experts before being approved.
“The Office of the Attorney General reviewed every part of the agreement carefully to ensure that nothing in it puts Kenyans at risk,” he said.
“The Office of the Attorney General reviewed every part of the agreement carefully to ensure that nothing in it puts Kenyans at risk,” he said.
“The data of our people is governed by Kenyan law, and that will not change.”
Ruto added that Kenya values its long-standing partnership with the United States and recognises the country as a strong democracy with strict data-protection standards. Even so, he stressed that Kenya is not relying solely on goodwill or trust.
“The United States is a trusted partner, and they would never allow their officials to misuse another country’s information,” he said.
Ruto added that Kenya values its long-standing partnership with the United States and recognises the country as a strong democracy with strict data-protection standards. Even so, he stressed that Kenya is not relying solely on goodwill or trust.
“The United States is a trusted partner, and they would never allow their officials to misuse another country’s information,” he said.
“But that alone is not enough. We also have a responsibility to make sure no one—whether foreign or local—can ever take advantage of Kenyans.”
The President insisted that his administration will continue protecting national interests, especially in areas such as healthcare, where personal data is involved.
The President insisted that his administration will continue protecting national interests, especially in areas such as healthcare, where personal data is involved.
He emphasised that any systems, technology, or support coming through international agreements must operate strictly within Kenya’s legal framework.
His remarks come amid public debate and mixed reactions from civil society groups, some of whom raised questions about how data-sharing arrangements with foreign governments might affect privacy and ownership.
Ruto encouraged Kenyans to remain confident in the country’s institutions and reassured them that state agencies will continue monitoring all agreements to ensure they align with national laws.
“As long as I am President,” he said, “no one will take advantage of the people of Kenya.”
His remarks come amid public debate and mixed reactions from civil society groups, some of whom raised questions about how data-sharing arrangements with foreign governments might affect privacy and ownership.
Ruto encouraged Kenyans to remain confident in the country’s institutions and reassured them that state agencies will continue monitoring all agreements to ensure they align with national laws.
“As long as I am President,” he said, “no one will take advantage of the people of Kenya.”
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