Landmark ruling strengthens senators' access to county records

Three-judge bench ruled that senators and MCAs may access information on county projects...

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The High Court has ruled that senators and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) have the right to personally access their respective county governments' records, even as citizens.

Governors cannot deny elected politicians access to information regarding county transactions, procurement, expenditure, and projects.
The ruling stemmed from a petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma.
The court ordered the Busia County Executive to provide all requested documents within 21 days.

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