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July 13, 2026
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Govt moves to suspend Sh6.9tn public debt case

Govt moves to suspend Sh6.9tn public debt case

The application, filed before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, seeks to halt a petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and other petitioners, who want the court to declare that the management and use of public debt, including proceeds from the Eurob..

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The Kenyan government, through the Attorney General, is seeking to suspend a High Court case challenging the management of over Sh6.9 trillion in public debt.

  • The challenge concerns the management of public debt, including proceeds from the Eurobond, which the petitioners argue violated the Constitution.
  • Key entities involved include the Attorney General, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, the National Treasury, and the Central Bank of Kenya.
  • The government argues that the issues are already under a forensic audit by the Auditor General, and proceeding with the case would render its appeal moot.

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