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flag Kenya’s top court reversed a 2024 ruling, saving a $559 million development fund amid concerns over judicial independence and weakened checks on power.

flag In February 2026, Kenya’s Court of Appeal overturned a 2024 High Court ruling that had declared the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Act unconstitutional, allowing the Sh55.9 billion fund to continue operating. flag This decision followed a secretive August 2025 meeting at the Serena Hotel in Mombasa, where lawmakers reportedly sought Chief Justice Martha Koome’s support to preserve the fund in exchange for advancing legislation boosting judges’ retirement benefits and travel allowances. flag The reversal marks a significant shift after the 2022 Supreme Court had previously invalidated the original CDF Act over separation of powers concerns. flag The coordinated actions by the executive, legislature, and judiciary have raised concerns about weakening constitutional checks and balances, with critics noting a growing alignment among the three branches.

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