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Prof Tom Ojienda, representing the Senate and Nakuru County, argued that the Attorney-General and county attorneys had the right to outsource legal services. [File, Standard]
The High Court has suspended all legal service engagements between national and county government entities and private law firms with effect from January 12, 2026.
Justice Samwel Mohochi ruled that such engagements were unjustified, noting that the government already employs the Attorney General (AG), the Solicitor-General, State Counsel, county attorneys, legal counsels and legal officers to handle litigation.
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