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February 10, 2026
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Lawyer Challenges Use of Public Funds for 2026 National Prayer Breakfast

Lawyer Challenges Use of Public Funds for 2026 National Prayer Breakfast

The petition, filed before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, was brought by advocate Lempaa Suyianka. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A Kenyan lawyer has filed a High Court petition challenging the use of public funds for the National Prayer Breakfast, demanding disclosure of 2025 expenditures and seeking to prevent public funding for the 2026 event.

  • The petition, filed by advocate Lempaa Suyianka, alleges violation of the constitutional right to access information.
  • Suyianka initiated a Freedom of Information request on March 13, 2025, for details on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, which was declined.
  • The petition argues that Parliament's involvement in organizing the event breaches the doctrine of separation of powers and constitutes imprudent use of public funds.

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