A private company has filed a case in the High Court seeking KSh 7.7 billion in compensation from State House, claiming it was unfairly removed from a government contract soon after the 2022 presidential election.
The company says it was awarded a valid tender to provide event management services for presidential functions, including logistics, branding, and hospitality.
However, it alleges that the contract was abruptly terminated after William Ruto was declared the winner of the August 2022 election by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
According to court documents, the company had already invested heavily in staff, equipment, and preparations for high-profile state events. It now wants the court to force State House to compensate it for losses, breach of contract, and anticipated earnings.
The case comes amid increasing public scrutiny of government procurement and spending. Civil society groups have in recent weeks called for more transparency in how state contracts are awarded and reviewed.
Legal experts say the outcome could set an important precedent on how existing contracts are handled during government transitions.
One Nairobi-based lawyer noted that “if a contract was validly awarded, a change in administration should not automatically cancel it without due process.”
State House has not yet filed a formal response, but insiders suggest the contract may have been reviewed as part of a broader restructuring of suppliers after the election. The High Court is expected to issue directions on the case in the coming weeks.
Given the high financial stakes, the case is likely to attract attention from both political observers and the business community, as it could influence how future government contracts are awarded and honored.
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