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January 14, 2026
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COTU backs court order halting outsourcing of legal services by public bodies

COTU backs court order halting outsourcing of legal services by public bodies

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 - The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has welcomed High Court orders suspending the outsourcing of legal services by Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has lauded a High Court decision to temporarily halt the outsourcing of legal services by Kenyan public bodies, citing concerns over wasteful spending and corruption.

  • COTU estimates that billions of shillings have been paid to private law firms, draining public funds.
  • Secretary General Francis Atwoli stated the practice demoralizes in-house legal officers and weakens public institutions.
  • The union advocates for the Office of the Attorney General or county attorneys to handle cases beyond the capacity of internal legal departments.

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