Nairobi, July 16 -- The High Court ordered the government to produce key records underpinning the privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) before a petition challenging the sale proceeds is heard.

Justice Patricia Nyaundi ordered the National Executive, the Attorney-General, the Privatisation Commission and the Privatisation Authority to produce valuation reports, Cabinet memoranda, procurement records, International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreements and other transaction papers within 21 days.

The court issued the order after declining the Attorney-General's bid to dismiss the constitutional petition challenging the transaction. The court also declined to refer the dispute to a multi-judge bench, allowing it to continue before a sing...