Court halts construction of Sh11.5b railway project, orders fresh tender

Justice Gregory Mutai faulted the government over the project's funding, procurement and implementation...

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The High Court has halted the construction of the Sh11.5 billion Riruta-Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project, declaring it unconstitutional due to procedural and financial irregularities.

The Sh11.5 billion project was halted for violating constitutional provisions regarding funding, procurement, and public participation.
Key entities involved include President William Ruto's administration, the High Court, and petitioners led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah.
The court ordered a fresh, constitutionally compliant tender process, mandating parliamentary approval and genuine public engagement within 90 days.

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