The High sitting in Nairobi Court has extended orders stopping the implementation of a controversial solid waste management tender awarded by the Nairobi City County Government to Ghana-based firm Zoomlion Ghana Limited for addition seven more days.
Justice Moses Ado extended the conservatory orders which temporarily banned the Nairobi county from executing the contract pending further hearing and determination of the matter before the court.
The order extention came after Kenyan lawyer Henry Kurauka on behalf of Nairobi resident Jeremy Kinyua Emilio challenged the legality of the tender for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and transfer of an integrated solid waste management system for the city.
While filling a solid case in court, Kurauka argued that the procurement process was unlawful and unconstitutional hence urging the court to maintain the temporary suspension, warning that allowing the county government to proceed with the contract before the case is heard and determined could expose public funds to potential loss and perpetuate corruption
In his previoud orders that were issued on March 5, Justice Ado directed that the implementation of the tender be halted pending the mention of the case for further directions.
According to the court papers, the contested tender, referenced as NCC/ENV/RFP/109/2025–2026, was awarded to Zoomlion Ghana Limited for the establishment of an integrated solid waste management system for Nairobi County Government.
Lawyer Kurauka challenged the tender on grounds that it allegedly violated Article 227 of the Constitution, which requires public procurement to be conducted in a fair, transparent, competitive and cost-effective manner.
Kurauka told the court that the agreement was allegedly awarded without the approval of the Attorney General and the Nairobi County Assembly.
The petition also raises concerns that the contract could bind the county for nearly two decades, effectively committing future administrations without proper oversight, the court papers shows.
According to the court document that are in our possesion, filings, the award could also overlap with existing waste management contracts currently being implemented by local service providers.
The court was informed that some local contractors were already in action handling services such as equipment supply at the Dandora dumpsite and waste collection in parts of the city.
Additionally in the case. Kurauka, the petitioner is seeking court declarations that the award of the tender to Zoomlion Ghana Limited is illegal and unconstitutional and wants court to cancel it in totality.
The resident through the firebrand advocate also wants the court to also order the EACC to investigate the entire procurrement process.
The High Court will issue further directions on the matter when the case comes up for mention after the completion of seven days.
More to follow…