The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pulled back a special deal with Kenya. They blame court battles that pushed their helpful work aside. Paulin Basinga runs Africa for the group. He promises they will keep offices across Kenya despite these changes. They plan to help people just as before. The deal stopped anyone from suing this charity in Kenya.
Kenya lawyers fought against this protection. They went to court, saying nobody should stand above local laws. During recent hearings, both sides agreed to cancel the agreement. Mr. Basinga explained that this happened because both parties wanted it. He said his team remains fully dedicated to Kenyan projects. They hope to focus again on making healthy changes with local partners.
The government first gave these powers through official papers last October. This sparked anger from many citizens, who asked why a private group needed special treatment. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi tried to calm people down. He claimed these benefits help big groups work better without problems. Mudavadi stated the Cabinet approved everything properly after checking all the rules.
The Law Society took the matter straight to judges. They argued that normal laws should apply to everyone equally. High Court officials responded by temporarily stopping these special powers. They wanted time to hear all sides before making final decisions. Legal experts questioned why any charity should avoid normal court systems.
Gates workers continue their daily tasks across Kenya. They help fight diseases, hunger, and poverty in many communities. The foundation works in more than 140 countries worldwide. Kenya remains important to their plans despite legal complications. Both sides hope that moving past this disagreement allows better focus on helping regular Kenyans who need support most.
Kenya lawyers fought against this protection. They went to court, saying nobody should stand above local laws. During recent hearings, both sides agreed to cancel the agreement. Mr. Basinga explained that this happened because both parties wanted it. He said his team remains fully dedicated to Kenyan projects. They hope to focus again on making healthy changes with local partners.
The government first gave these powers through official papers last October. This sparked anger from many citizens, who asked why a private group needed special treatment. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi tried to calm people down. He claimed these benefits help big groups work better without problems. Mudavadi stated the Cabinet approved everything properly after checking all the rules.
The Law Society took the matter straight to judges. They argued that normal laws should apply to everyone equally. High Court officials responded by temporarily stopping these special powers. They wanted time to hear all sides before making final decisions. Legal experts questioned why any charity should avoid normal court systems.
Gates workers continue their daily tasks across Kenya. They help fight diseases, hunger, and poverty in many communities. The foundation works in more than 140 countries worldwide. Kenya remains important to their plans despite legal complications. Both sides hope that moving past this disagreement allows better focus on helping regular Kenyans who need support most.
