The Digital Health Act, 2023: what it means for you as a patient
By My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026 · Updated 7 Oct 2026
The Digital Health Act, 2023 makes e-health, including mobile health apps and telemedicine, a recognised way of delivering health care in Kenya. It established the Digital Health Agency, which certifies digital health solutions, and it gives you rights to see, receive, correct and in some cases erase your health information.
Act No. 15 of 2023
| What was checked | What it means for you | How to verify | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Act covers e-health services (telemedicine, electronic health records, m-health, telehealth), the Digital Health Agency, health data governance and the rights of the people whose health data is held. | Your health information is treated as sensitive, providers must handle it under the Act and the Data Protection Act, and you can ask for a copy of your records. | Read the Act on Kenya Law or the Digital Health Agency's website; the rights mentioned here are in sections 36 and 39. | Prefer DHA-certified apps, and ask any provider how to exercise your rights. |
The Digital Health Act, 2023 for patients: your questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Is a health app a real way to get care under the law?
Yes. Section 40 recognises e-health as a model of health service delivery that complements existing services, and section 41 lists m-health and telemedicine among e-health services.
Who can provide e-health services?
Under section 41, licensed health care providers and facilities licensed by the relevant regulatory body, or recognised equivalents for foreign providers.
What rights do I have over my health data?
To examine and receive a copy of your personal health information on written request (section 36), and to ask for inaccurate data to be corrected or unlawfully held data to be erased (section 39).
What does the Digital Health Agency do?
Among its functions in section 6: building Kenya's Comprehensive Integrated Health Information System, promoting shareable and portable personal health records, and certifying digital health solutions.
Is My Wellness Health certified under this system?
Yes. My Wellness Health holds Full Certification from the Digital Health Agency, certificate CERT-2026-SJ4B36Q6, valid to 5 October 2028.