High Court Temporarily Halts Govt Privatization Plan
High court issue orders temporily suspending privatization of some enterprises by the government.
In his ruling Monday, Justice Mwita noted that he was “satisfied that the petition raises substantial constitutional and legal issues of public importance that require critical examination and consideration by the court,”
“A conservatory order is hereby issued suspending implementation of section 21(1) of the Privatization Act 2023 and or any decisions made pursuant to that section, until 6th February 2024 GIVEN under my hand and seal of the Honourable court this 4th Day of December 2023,” ruled High Court Judge Chacha Mwita
According to the Treasury, the privatization and restructuring of the firms is expected to help the government raise additional revenue, cut demand for government resources by the firms, improve the country’s regulatory environment, encourage private sector participation in the economy, and spur competition.
