Supreme Court Makes Major Ruling on Govt’s Recovery of Assets
The ruling comes at a time when the EACC and other government agencies have intensified efforts to freeze and trace assets from individuals suspected of engaging in graft...
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has mandated that the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) must demonstrably prove a link between suspected assets and criminal activity before initiating forfeiture proceedings.
- The court dismissed appeals by the ARA and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeking to confiscate Ksh19.6 million.
- Key entities involved: Assets Recovery Agency (ARA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and the Supreme Court.
- A critical takeaway is that a criminal conviction is not a prerequisite for forfeiture, but a clear connection to criminal conduct must be established by investigators.
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Supreme Court Makes Major Ruling on Govt' Recovery of Assets - June 2026
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has mandated that the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) must demonstrably prove a link between suspected assets and criminal activity before initiating forfeiture proceedings. President William Ruto has lauded Kenya's independent Judiciary for facilitating the implementation of key government policy decisions, particularly the Affordable Housing Programme, despite legal challenges. Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for a transformation of Africa's justice systems to be more people-centred, accessible, and inclusive, advocating for strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
