President William Ruto's administration has won a significant legal battle, successfully defending a Ksh260 billion case at the London Court of International Arbitration. The case, initiated by Rift Valley Railway in 2020, stemmed from the premature termination of a railway construction and maintenance contract between the company and the Kenyan and Ugandan governments.
- The court dismissed Rift Valley Railway's petition, which sought Ksh300 million ($2 billion) in compensation, and awarded costs in favor of the Kenyan and Ugandan governments.
- Key persons representing Kenya included former Attorney General Githu Muigai and Senior Counsel Wambui Muigai.
- The 25-year contract was terminated in 2017 due to Rift Valley Railway's failure to meet operating targets and pay concession fees.
