Court dismisses KETRACO ethnic bias case over legal flaws
The suit, filed by Benjamin Okumu, accused KETRACO’s board and senior management of unconstitutional ethnic bias in staffing, citing violations of national values and public service principles. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed a petition that alleged ethnic bias and unconstitutional board appointments at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO).
- The case was struck out due to fundamental legal flaws, specifically the incapacity of the advocate who filed the petition, as they were a public officer at the time, violating the Advocates Act.
- The petition was filed by Benjamin Okumu and alleged "deliberate and systematic ethnicization" within KETRACO's leadership.
- The court ruled on March 18 and stated the defect was "fatally incurable," though the petitioner can file a fresh case complying with legal requirements.
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