The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the construction of the Mau Mau Road through the Aberdare National Park, allowing the Ksh4.4 billion project to proceed.

• The 52-kilometre road project faced opposition over environmental concerns and potential damage to the Aberdare ecosystem.
• The court ruled that environmental safeguards, if fully implemented, were adequate and that the law did not mandate a Strategic Environmental Assessment at the time of the license issuance.
• The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) defended the project, stating compliance with environmental laws and public participation.

The High Court has declared President William Ruto's administration's Sh11.5 billion Riruta-Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project unconstitutional, ordering a fresh tender.

• The project violated the Constitution due to lack of parliamentary approval, mandatory feasibility studies, lawful procurement, and public participation.
• Justice Gregory Mutai ruled that using the Railway Development Levy Fund (RDLF) before March 27, 2026, was unconstitutional.
• The direct procurement of China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and APEC Consortium without competitive tendering contravened the law.
• Despite approximately 40 percent completion, the court invalidated existing contracts and directed a new, compliant process within 90 days.

The High Court has ruled in favor of President William Ruto's administration, upholding the constitutionality of the Railway Development Levy, a key revenue source for the expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Malaba.

• The 2 per cent import levy generates an estimated Ksh36.8 billion to Ksh50 billion annually.
• President William Ruto's administration can now leverage these funds for infrastructure projects.
• The ruling allows the government to use up to 90 per cent of the fund's future revenues as collateral for railway project financing.