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June 26, 2026
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Court rejects AG's bid to dismiss Kenya's sh 7 trillion 'Odious debt' case

Court rejects AG's bid to dismiss Kenya's sh 7 trillion 'Odious debt' case

A three-judge High Court bench has dismissed Attorney General Dorcas Oduor’s bid to strike out Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition..

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A High Court bench has dismissed the Attorney General's attempt to strike out a petition challenging Kenya's alleged Sh 7 trillion in "odious debts". The court ruled that the case can proceed to a full hearing on its merits.

  • The petition challenges approximately Sh 6.95 trillion in public debt allegedly accumulated between the 2014/2015 and 2023/2024 financial years.
  • Key individuals involved include Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah (petitioner) and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor (respondent).
  • The court rejected arguments that the dispute should first be handled by the Auditor-General or Parliament, stating these bodies cannot grant the constitutional declarations sought by the petitioners.

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