The High Court has barred a company associated with the family of Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho from transporting cargo to South Sudan.
Justice Christopher Ndolo Mutuku issued the order after finding that the company had failed to effectively execute its mandate in handling and processing cargo destined for South Sudan.
In his ruling, Justice Mutuku directed the Kenyan government to comply with a request from the South Sudanese government to suspend cargo transportation arrangements involving Autoport Freight Terminal, owned by the Joho family, and Compact Freight Systems Limited, owned by businessman Sam Kairu, which was handling 20 per cent of the cargo.
Justice Mutuku noted that the firms' failure to fulfill their responsibilities had strained relations with the appointing authority. This, he warned, could lead to the cancellation of their appointment, thereby infringing on the applicants' constitutional right to livelihood. "The lives and interests of the needy and marginalised people of South Sudan, particularly regarding access to essential cargo such as food and medicine, are paramount considerations.
