Court curbs Executive powers over PPP projects

Author: Joseph WanguiPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Kenya

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Court curbs Executive powers over PPP projects

The High Court ruled that public-private partnership (PPP) projects with financial obligations for the State must receive parliamentary approval, strengthening legislative oversight of taxpayer-funded infrastructure deals. The court found parts of the PPP Act unconstitutional for excluding Parliament from approving PPP arrangements that create government expenditure or other financial liabilities.

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