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July 27, 2026
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Omtatah challenges IMF, World Bank immunity law in court

Omtatah challenges IMF, World Bank immunity law in court

Busia senator and two activists are challenging the Bretton Woods Agreements Act...

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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, along with two activists, has filed a High Court challenge against the 1963 Bretton Woods Agreements Act, arguing it conflicts with Kenya's Constitution by granting the IMF and World Bank broad immunity.

  • The lawsuit contends the Act undermines parliamentary oversight and grants the Executive unchecked power in financial agreements, shielding international institutions from Kenyan legal jurisdiction.
  • Key petitioners include Senator Okiya Omtatah of Busia, Bernard Muchiri, and Naomi Misati.
  • The challenge specifically targets Section 5 of the Act, which grants immunity from judicial process, taxation, and searches, and argues this violates constitutional rights to justice and information.

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