Blow to Ruto as Lobby Files Case Challenging Ksh5 Trillion Fund
The case comes at a time when the government is yet to set up the board of the new company and could deal a big blow to key infrastructural plans such as JKIA expansion...
✨ Key Highlights
The Katiba Institute has filed a petition challenging President William Ruto's Ksh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), potentially halting its operationalization.
- The petition seeks conservatory orders to block the government from using privatization proceeds, including from Kenya Pipeline Company and a top telco, to fund the NIF.
- Key challenge: The lobby group asserts the Senate was excluded from the legislative process, violating constitutional requirements regarding county finances.
- Despite the legal challenge, the High Court has declined to suspend the Infrastructure Fund Act, deeming the matters urgent and requiring prompt hearing.
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EACC recovers Sh10 million from former Homa Bay county official - March 2026
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered Ksh10.9 million from a former Deputy Director of Health in Homa Bay County following an anti-corruption court ruling. The commission also secured court orders for the recovery of Sh10 million in salaries irregularly earned by a former county official. The Katiba Institute has filed a petition challenging President William Ruto's Ksh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), potentially halting its operationalization.
