Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn Ruaraka land compensation
The Supreme Court of Kenya has issued an interim order halting the EACC's efforts to recover Sh1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by two schools. The stay remains in effect until the court hears a motion filed by Huelands Limited regarding the Court of Appeal's previous judgment.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing legal battles over government land compensation and anti-corruption recovery efforts in Kenya.
The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from recovering Sh1.5 billion paid as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-Inn Primary School.
In a ruling dated August 18, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome issued interim orders staying the execution of a Court of Appeal judgment delivered on July 3, pending the hearing and determination of a motion filed by Huelands Limited.
The orders bar implementation of the Court of Appeal judgment and consequential decretal orders, effectively putting on hold recovery efforts arising from the disputed compensation payment.
The Supreme Court directed Huelands to serve its application on the respondents, who have five days to respond.
The court further directed Huelands to file a reply, if any, within three days of receiving the response.
The application will come up on August 28 for further directions.
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