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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 24, 2025
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High Court Deals Blow to President Ruto’s Singapore Dream

The has dealt a huge blow to one of President Ruto’s pet project that has raised concerns among Kenyans since it became a public matter early November...
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court has temporarily halted the implementation of President William Ruto’s proposed National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) following a constitutional petition challenging its legality. This decision deals a significant blow to the government's plan to fund major development projects away from debt-financing.
- The petition, filed by Dr. Margaret Gikenyi and others, argues the NIF was created illegally via a State House communiqué, bypassing parliamentary legislation.
- A key concern is the plan to register the fund as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which petitioners claim would put trillions of shillings outside parliamentary and audit oversight, creating a "shadow treasury."
- Justice Bahati Mwamuye at the Milimani Law Court issued a conservatory order restraining the establishment, operationalization, and funding of the NIF until a hearing scheduled for January 20, 2026.
- The proposed use of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) savings as seed capital also drew strong opposition, with critics arguing against diverting pension contributions to high-risk infrastructure projects without National Assembly approval.
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