Sila v Attorney General (Civil Appeal 224 of 2019) [2025] KECA 498 (KLR) (21 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 498
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 498 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High CourtCoramGV ODUNGA, Sergon
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the High Court is set aside. The appellant is awarded damages in terms of the judgment of the Chief Magistrate's Court dated March 24, 2016.
Facts
The appellant, Monica Nthikwa Sila, was injured in an accident involving a Ministry of Tourism and Information vehicle. The driver, Caleb Ouma Awuor, was charged with careless driving and convicted. The appellant sued the Attorney General, the Ministry, and the driver for damages.
Issues
- Whether the suit was statute barred by limitation
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to find that the suit against the appellant was time barred
Reasoning
The Court found that the issue of limitation was not properly raised and considered by the trial court, and that the appellant's suit was not statute barred.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment for the appellant against the respondent in terms of the judgment dated March 24, 2016
Remedies
- General damages in the sum of Kshs.2,000,000/=, special damages in the sum of Kshs.650/=, and future medical expenses in the sum of Kshs.1,500,000/=
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Public Authorities Limitation Act
Cases cited (3)
- Mohammed Fugicha -vs- Methodist Church in Kenya (Suing through its registered trustees) & 3 Others [2016] eKLR
- Stephen Onyango Achola (supra)
- Karanja Kabage -vs- Joseph Kiuna Kariambegu Nganga & 2 Others [2013] eKLR
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