Mulinge alias Catherine Mwikali Kioko v Nzeki (Civil Case E274 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 308 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 308
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 308 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2025
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a lower court judgment
Holding
The court awarded general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities, special damages for Ksh. 3,550/=, and costs of the suit.
Facts
Catherine Mwikali Mulinge was a passenger in a motor vehicle registration number KCC 080U when the driver allegedly caused an accident on 12/6/2021 at Kasaini area along Athi-Kamunyuni road, resulting in her severe injuries.
Issues
- Whether the plainti sustained injuries and suered loss as a result of the accident
- Whether the plainti is entitled to damages and if so, the nature and quantum thereof
- Who should bear the costs of this suit?
Reasoning
The court awarded general damages interest from the date of judgment and special damages interest from the date of filing suit to the date of judgment.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Interest on general damages shall accrue at court rates from the date of judgment/decree until payment in full.
- Interest on special damages shall accrue from the date of filing suit to the date of judgment.
Remedies
- General damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities
- Special damages for Ksh. 3,550/=
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Michael Okello v Priscilla Atieno [2021] eKLR
- Omunyokol Akol Johnson v Attorney General (Civil Appeal No.6 of 2012, UGSC 4 (8th April 2015)
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