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May 12, 2026
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Senate orders Treasury to Restore Meru County Allocations Amid Debt Row with French investor

Senate orders Treasury to Restore Meru County Allocations Amid Debt Row with French investor

The dispute involves French investor Michel Dechauffour, who was evicted in 2018 from a tourism facility in Meru National Park operated through Leopard Rock Mico Limited. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenyan Senate has ordered the National Treasury to immediately reverse a decision to freeze funding to Meru County, citing unconstitutional procedures and potential damage to devolution.

  • The freeze was reportedly related to an unpaid arbitral award of approximately Sh442.9 million to a French investor.
  • Key figures involved include Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairperson Ali Roba, Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki, and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
  • The dispute stems from a 2019 High Court award of Sh339 million to Michel Dechauffour, which has significantly increased due to interest.

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