Kenya's High Court has suspended a 1.6-billion-dollar health cooperation pact signed with the United States, pending a petition over the safety of citizens' health data. The deal, the first of its kind under Washington's new aid model, would see Kenya receive major US health funding while committing to increasing its own domestic spending.

However, consumer groups argue that the agreement raises serious concerns about data protection and government oversight.

To help us unpack the legal implications of the court's decision, we are joined by Kenyan constitutional lawyer Kennedy Mong'are.