High Court shatters Ruto's 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 declared President William Ruto's administration's Sh11.5 billion Riruta-Ngong Commuter Meter Gauge Railway Project unconstitutional, ordering a fresh tender.
- The project violated the Constitution due to lack of parliamentary approval, mandatory feasibility studies, lawful procurement, and public participation.
- Justice Gregory Mutai ruled that using the Railway Development Levy Fund (RDLF) before March 27, 2026, was unconstitutional.
- The direct procurement of China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and APEC Consortium without competitive tendering contravened the law.
- Despite approximately 40 percent completion, the court invalidated existing contracts and directed a new, compliant process within 90 days.
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