Nairobi, June 17 -- The High Court has directed the National Treasury to respond to a petition filed by two rights activists seeking to have the 2021/2022 National Budget quashed and declared unconstitutional.
Justice James Makau on Wednesday directed the Treasury, Attorney-General and Parliament to file their respective responses within seven days so that the case can be settled for a hearing.
The judge fixed the case to be mentioned on June 29, 2021 before his colleague Justice Anthony Mrima for further directions or any orders.
The two activists, Okiya Omtatah and Wanjeri Nderi, want court to issue a temporary injunction prohibiting the implementation in any way of the National Budget that was read last week by Cabinet Secretary Ukur ...