County Government of Kitui v Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission [2019] KEHC 7424 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7424
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7424 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2019
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's appeal from a decision not to grant a stay of the procurement processCoramAs Ackermann, Githinji, Majanja, Mutunga, Odundo, Onguto, Waki
Holding
The County Government of Kitui has the authority to purchase the trucks without budgetary provisions, but the EACC's failure to expedite its investigations has delayed the procurement process.
Facts
County Government of Kitui requested the purchase of five trucks for livestock traders and farmers. The County Government proceeded with the procurement process and submitted all required documents to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). However, the EACC has not finalized its investigations.
Issues
- Whether the County Government of Kitui has the authority to purchase the trucks without budgetary provisions
- Whether the EACC's failure to expedite its investigations constitutes a violation of the County Government's rights under the Constitution
Reasoning
The County Government's procurement process was in accordance with the law and budgetary provisions. The EACC's delay in investigations is not a violation of the County Government's rights.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- County Government Act 2012
- Public Finance Management Act
- Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act
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