High Court Upholds Privatisation Act, Clearing Sale of State Firms Including KPC - February 2026

The High Court in Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatisation Act, 2025. This ruling clears the way for the government to proceed with the sale of stakes in major State-owned enterprises. The decision specifically paves the way for the proposed privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). The court's upholding of the act allows the government to move forward with its multi-billion plan to sell stakes in various state firms.