In a significant legal twist, the High Court today has chosen not to suspend specific sections of the Finance Act, opting instead to streamline multiple petitions that challenge the legislation’s constitutionality.
The court’s ruling, announced on August 7, has both disappointed and intrigued legal observers, as it signifies a pivotal juncture in the ongoing dispute surrounding the Finance Act. Petitioners who have fervently argued against the law’s compatibility with the Constitution face a challenging road ahead, but the door to challenging the law’s actual merits remains wide open.
Petitioners have been granted the opportunity to make amendments to their submissions until August 10. In response, respondents are expected to file their counterarguments by August 17, with supplementary affidavits to follow by August 24.
The High Court’s decision is a focal point of a hearing that took place on July 29. During this session, petitioners passionately voiced their concerns over the Finance Act’s alleged constitutional violations, while the government staunchly defended the legislation’s necessity for revenue generation.
While the Finance Act remains intact, September 12 looms large on the legal calendar as the date for the next pivotal hearing. Legal experts anticipate that this session will bring to the forefront the intricacies and potential ramifications of the Finance Act, setting the stage for a compelling legal showdown.
In a parallel legal development, a separate case involving the housing levy has taken center stage. The High Court has firmly dismissed applications seeking to suspend the housing levy, reiterating a decision already established by the Court of Appeal. Justices David Majanja, Christine Meoli, and Lawrence Mugambi were unanimous in their assertion that they lacked the authority to entertain these applications, given the existing order surrounding the Finance Act.
As the legal landscape evolves, attention now shifts to the summons issued to Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Chief Executive Officer Daniel Kiptoo. Set to appear before the court on September 13, Kiptoo will face a contempt application initiated by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. This application stems from allegations that EPRA disregarded court orders by increasing fuel costs, thereby defying established judicial mandates.
With the legal stage set and key figures such as Omtatah driving the momentum, the coming months promise to be a crucible of legal battles that may redefine fiscal policy and legislative boundaries.
By: Montel Kamau
Serrari Financial Analyst
7th August, 2023
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