The High Court has nullified the government's Sh12 billion Ngong–Riruta metre gauge railway project, ruling that it was implemented in violation of the Constitution and procurement laws, having proceeded without parliamentary approval, competitive procurement, a feasibility study, or meaningful public participation. Although construction is about 40 per cent complete, the project can only proceed after the government complies with all legal requirements.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has nullified the government's Sh12 billion Ngong–Riruta railway project, ruling it violated the Constitution and procurement laws by proceeding without parliamentary approval, competitive bidding, a feasibility study, or meaningful public participation. The court found the project's financing through the Railway Development Levy Fund was unconstitutional, though construction is about 40 per cent complete, and the government must meet legal requirements before proceeding.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has ruled that the government's Ksh.12 billion Ngong Riruta metre gauge railway project was initiated and implemented in breach of constitutional and statutory requirements, including lack of parliamentary approval, competitive procurement, adequate public participation and a feasibility study. Although the project is about 40 per cent complete, it may continue only after the government complies with all legal requirements.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has ruled that the government's Ksh.12 billion Ngong Riruta metre gauge railway project was initiated and implemented in breach of constitutional and statutory requirements, finding it lacked parliamentary approval, competitive procurement, public participation, and a feasibility study. Although the project is about 40 per cent complete, it may only continue after the government complies with all legal requirements.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →