Court Issues Directive on Govt’s Multi-Billion Railway Project
The project is part of a bigger 165km Nairobi city modernisation scheme connecting to Talanta Sports City for events like the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
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The High Court has ordered the Kenyan government to produce eight crucial procurement documents related to the Ksh10 billion Ngong-Riruta commuter meter-gauge railway project within 30 days. This directive comes after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah filed a petition challenging the project's constitutionality and financial viability.
- Eight key procurement documents, including feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments, must be produced.
- The case involves President William Ruto's administration and is being heard by Justice Bahati Mwamuye.
- Previous court orders that had halted the project's construction have been reinstated pending the final determination of the petition, expected within three months.
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