Nairobi court declines to fast-track petition challenging use of public funds in Bayern Munich vs Ajax match

The High Court has declined to certify as urgent an application seeking to stop the use of public funds for the proposed Bayern Munich and AFC Ajax football event scheduled for January 5, 2027, at Talanta Stadium.

An aerial view of the Raila Odinga Stadium at Talanta Sports City Complex.

The petitioners had sought conservatory orders restraining the State, its agents, servants or any other persons acting under its authority from authorising, allocating, releasing, committing or spending public funds on the event unless such expenditure is demonstrated to comply with the Constitution and applicable financial laws.

They also sought orders barring the government from entering into financial commitments, guarantees, indemnities or contractual obligations that could expose public funds to liabilities arising from the event.

Additionally, the petitioners wanted the government compelled to disclose all sponsorship agreements, financial commitments, guarantees, contracts and budgetary allocations relating to the event, as well as preserve relevant financial records, procurement documents and correspondence.

Source: Citizen Digital