NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 8 \u2013 The Gates Foundation has formally withdrawn from its Host Country Agreement with Kenya, citing an ongoing legal case that it says has diverted focus from its core mission.<\/p>\n
The decision comes months after the High Court issued a conservatory order suspending the privileges and immunities granted to the Foundation under Kenya\u2019s Privileges and Immunities Act. The order followed a petition by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), challenging the agreement.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Foundation\u2019s Africa Director, Dr Paulin Basinga, said the legal proceedings had shifted attention from the organisation\u2019s work, prompting a mutual decision with Kenya\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to withdraw from the agreement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe legal case surrounding the Host Country Agreement has drawn attention away from our core mission,\u201d Dr Basinga said. \u201cTo maintain focus on our work and partnerships in Kenya, we will continue our branch office operations in the country but transition away from the Host Country Agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed the Foundation\u2019s commitment to Kenya, saying it would continue working with local partners to drive impact in health and economic development.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are fully committed to Kenya and will continue our operations on the ground. Now more than ever, we look forward to focusing on the people and partners who drive this work.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Gates Foundation has partnered with Kenya for over two decades on projects spanning health, agriculture, and economic opportunity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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