Court of Appeal nullifies Sh2.4bn Ruaraka land compensation deal
The Kenyan Court of Appeal has nullified a Sh2.4 billion land compensation deal involving the Ruaraka property. The court ruled that the legal proceedings that originally sanctioned the payment were invalid.
Why it matters
This is a significant legal development regarding government land acquisition and public fund management in Kenya.
The Government has suffered a major legal blow after the Court of Appeal torpedoed a Sh2.4 billion compensation deal at the heart of the controversial Ruaraka land saga, declaring the proceedings that sanctioned the payment a nullity. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Wanjiru Karanja, Francis Tuiyott and William Korir has overturned the High Court judgment that paved the way for the multimillion-shilling compensation over a 37.4-acre portion of land acquired for building GSU houses forming part of the disputed Ruaraka property. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off annual plans. Offer ends in…
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