The High Court has suspended the operations of Rology Medical Kenya Limited, finding that the company cannot continue offering its services in Kenya until it meets key legal and regulatory requirements governing healthcare providers.
In a judgment delivered on June 11, 2026, Justice Patricia Nyaundi Mande sided with officials of the Kenya Association of Radiologists (KAR), who had moved to court challenging the company’s activities in the country.
The petition was filed by Dr. Gladys Mwango, Dr. Brian Bwombuna, Dr. Felister Wangari and Dr. Leonard Gikera, who argued that Rology Medical Kenya had been conducting radiology-related operations through a digital platform without adequate registration and oversight from the relevant authorities.
The petitioners told the court that the company’s teleradiology system enabled medical images from Kenyan health facilities to be transmitted to radiologists outside the country for reporting and interpretation. They raised concerns over patient confidentiality, handling of sensitive medical data, accountability in medical practice and compliance with existing health regulations.
In its determination, the court found that the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council had not demonstrated that the company was properly registered and subjected to the regulatory framework applicable to providers of medical services. The judge emphasized that licensing and registration requirements exist to safeguard patients and ensure professional standards are maintained.
During the case, Rology Medical Kenya stated that its platform had provided services to more than 60,000 patients and supported over 40 public healthcare facilities. The company maintained that medical reports generated through its platform were reviewed and approved by licensed Kenyan radiologists before being released to hospitals.
Despite those assertions, the court concluded that the company’s continued operations without sufficient regulatory oversight exposed patients to potential risks, including privacy concerns and limited avenues for accountability should errors occur. The court also found that the situation affected consumer protections and created an uneven playing field for Kenyan radiologists operating under strict regulatory obligations.
Justice Mande held that the circumstances surrounding the company’s operations infringed constitutional guarantees relating to the right to health, consumer protection and fair labour practices.
As a result, the court ordered the immediate suspension of Rology Medical Kenya’s activities until it fully complies with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, the Data Protection Act, the Digital Health Act and all applicable regulations governing digital healthcare services.
The court further directed the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to revoke any approvals, licences or authorisations granted to the company in relation to the management, processing, storage or administration of patients’ medical records and health data.
Costs of the petition were awarded against the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and Rology Medical Kenya Limited.
