The Law Society of Kenya’s latest action, which could result in the suspension of President William Ruto’s importation edict, has presented him with a new challenge.
According to a report from Kenyans.co.ke, the Kenyan Bar Association has reportedly petitioned the Milimani Law Court to stop Ruto’s government from bringing edible oils into the Kenyan market.
Over 100,000 Kenyans would lose their jobs as a result of the decision, according to LSK, and local oil producers will also be forced out of business.
LSK President Eric Theuri defended the decision by criticizing the government for failing to protect local manufacturers and for not adhering to established protocol on the importation order.
“The Kenya National Trading Corporation did not follow the law when it approved the importation of edible oils; it should have followed constitutional mechanisms, including approval of parliament,” Theuri said.
His action comes after the Kenya Association of Manufacturers advised the government against making such a decision weeks earlier.
In addition to fewer jobs for thousands of Kenyans, KAM pointed out that the government will suffer a significant loss in tax and revenue money.
by: Ichungwahmedia