Mitch Benjamin Kilonzi t/a Intellicom East Africa v Eco Bank Limited [2017] KEHC 80 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 80
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 80 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2017
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The court finds in favor of Intellicom, ordering Ecobank to pay Kshs. 3,253,614 and interest at court rates from the date of filing the suit.
Facts
Intellicom East Africa, an account holder with Ecobank Kenya Limited, sent emails to Ecobank requesting transfers of money. Ecobank processed these requests through an email address ([email protected]) that Intellicom did not authorize.
Issues
- Intellicom's claim for breach of duty of care and skill by Ecobank
- Intellicom's request for damages for financial embarrassment and loss of business
Reasoning
The court ruled that Ecobank failed to verify the authenticity of the email address and instructions, leading to unauthorized transfers. The court awarded damages for the loss of GBP 23,836 and Kshs. 200,000.
Outcome
Intellicom's claim for damages and interest is upheld.
Orders
- Ecobank to pay Intellicom Kshs. 3,253,614 and interest at court rates from the date of filing the suit
Remedies
- Interest at court rates from the date of filing the suit
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Gideon Mutiso vs. Mega Wealth International Limited [2012] eKLR
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