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The Supreme Court has issued temporary orders halting the recovery of Sh1.5 billion paid as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School.
A five-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Mohammed Ibrahim, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Said Juma Warsame issued interim orders staying execution of the July 3, 2026 Court of Appeal judgment pending the hearing and determination of an application filed by Huelands Limited.
The orders mean the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) cannot for the time being proceed with efforts to recover the Sh1.5 billion or undertake enforcement measures arising from the appellate court decision.
“Pending the hearing and determination of the Motion, there shall be an interim order staying the execution of the Judgment of the Court of Appeal dated 3rd July 2026 and consequential decretal orders,” the CJ Koome-led bench ruled.
The Apex court also certified Huelands’ Notice of Motion dated July 30, 2026 as urgent and directed that it be served on the respondents.
The respondents have five days from service to respond, while Huelands will have three days thereafter to file a reply, if any.
The matter is scheduled to be mentioned before the Deputy Registrar on August 28, 2026 for further directions.