Petition filed challenging ongoing walkways installation works at Nairobi CBD
A petitioner has challenged the legality and procurement process of ongoing walkway construction in Nairobi's Central Business District. The court filing argues that the works lack transparency and pose safety risks to pedestrians.
Why it matters
The case raises significant questions regarding public fund management and urban infrastructure development in a major African capital.
A petition has been filed challenging ongoing walkway installation and cabro paving works in Nairobi’s Central Business District, with the applicant questioning the legality, procurement process and implementation of the public works.
Francis Awino, the petitioner, has moved to court seeking judicial review orders over the ongoing works, which he argues raise concerns relating to transparency, procedural propriety and compliance with procurement requirements.
In court filings, Awino has sought leave to apply for orders of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus in relation to what he describes as disputed ongoing public works and related administrative action within the CBD.
The application has been filed against the Nairobi County Government and other respondents.
Awino also sought to have the matter certified as urgent, arguing that the works were ongoing and could substantially progress before the court could consider his substantive application.
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