Bunge La Mwananchi has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court contesting a directive by the Nairobi County Government requiring all health facilities under its jurisdiction to open accounts with Sidian Bank.
In the case, the petitioners Bunge La Mwananchi, Lawrence Oyugi, and Komrade Bush argue that the directive violates several constitutional provisions, including Articles 10, 35, 43, 201, 227, and 232, which safeguard public participation, access to information, economic and social rights, prudent public finance management, and integrity in public service.
They accuse the county of issuing the directive without involving stakeholders and failing to disclose full information on how Sidian Bank was selected, terming the move “opaque and unconstitutional.”
“The issues raised are of extreme urgency and touch on the violation of fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution,” the petitioners state.
The respondents named in the suit include the Nairobi City County Government, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning, the Ag. County Secretary, and the Attorney General.
The petitioners are seeking declaratory and conservatory orders to suspend the directive pending the full hearing and determination of the matter, arguing that the county’s financial transactions involving Sidian Bank may have breached principles of transparency, accountability, and fair administrative action.
The case is expected to be mentioned for directions once it is placed before a judge
