In separate judgements delivered virtually, Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed multiple petitions that had sought to block the government’s privatisation agenda. The court emphasised that the Act had been enacted following meaningful public participation by Parliament and that the process provides robust safeguards for public assets. “This court is acutely conscious of the profound public interest that attaches to the privatisation of State-owned enterprises. Justice Mwamuye also disqualified himself from hearing a fresh petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the proposed privatisation of KPC and other strategic State-owned enterprises. He directed that the matter be mentioned before Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Monday, February 23 at 9am for further directions.

Source: Standard Digital February 20, 2026 09:04 UTC