Nairobi court declines to fast-track petition challenging use of public funds in Bayern Munich vs Ajax match
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The petitioners had sought conservatory orders restraining the State, its agents, servants or any other persons acting under its authority from authorising, allocating, releasing, committing or spending public funds on the event unless such expenditure is demonstrated to comply with the Constitution and applicable financial laws.
The High Court has declined to certify as urgent an application seeking to stop the use of public funds for the proposed Bayern Munich and AFC Ajax football event scheduled for January 5, 2027, at the Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports City Complex.
The petitioners had sought conservatory orders restraining the State, its agents, servants or any other persons acting under its authority from authorising, allocating, releasing, committing or spending public funds on the event unless such expenditure is demonstrated to comply with the Constitution and applicable financial laws.
