Daniel Paul Onkangi & 3 others v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited [2017] KEHC 9417 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9417
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9417 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The court found that the defendant supplied electricity to the plaintiffs' building and that the fire was caused by a high voltage power surge, not an arsonist or unswitched electric gadgets.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Daniel Paul Onkangi and his tenants, filed a civil suit against Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited alleging negligence resulting in a fire outbreak in their commercial building on November 30, 2011.
Issues
- Whether the defendant supplied electricity to the plaintiffs' building.
- Whether the fire was caused by electricity.
- Whether the plaintiffs suffered losses due to the fire.
Reasoning
The plaintiffs' testimony and evidence supported the claim that the fire started from the meter box due to a high voltage surge, which was corroborated by the defendant's witness.
Outcome
The plaintiffs' claim for damages was upheld.
Orders
- The defendant is liable to the plaintiffs for the losses incurred due to the fire.
Remedies
- The defendant is ordered to compensate the plaintiffs for the losses incurred.
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