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Judge asks CJ Koome to appoint bench to hear Busia trailer park case

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Busia Governor Paul Otuoma. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A petition challenging Governor Paul Otuoma's decision not to make public procurement documents for the construction of the multi-million Mundika Trailer Park has been referred to Chief Justice Martha Koome for empanelment of the bench to hear the case.

Justice William Musyoka said the case lodged by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah against Governor Otuoma raises serious questions of law and it is a matter of great public interest since the court decision may affect the 47 counties and all senators.

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