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The court ruled that Operation Linda Jamii, which filed the case, had not provided adequate evidence to show that the legal notices were unconstitutional or inconsistent with the laws governing their issuance.
In its ruling, the court said allowing the project to continue before reaching a final decision could defeat the purpose of the petition if the challengers ultimately succeed.
The President said the facility will strengthen the government's presence in the region while helping end the unequal distribution of national projects that has left some parts of the country behind over the years.
The declaration was made through Gazette Notice No. 7097 published on May 12, 2026, with the change taking effect immediately from the date of publication.