Mbaaya v Crown Bus Services Limited (Civil Case 272 of 2019) [2026] KEMC 64 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 64
- Citation
- [2026] KEMC 64 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2026
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramBowen L., Chesoni, Wendoh
Holding
The court held that an accident occurred, the plainti was a passenger, the defendant was the owner of the motor vehicle, and the defendant was negligent. The defendant is found liable and vicariously liable for the accident.
Facts
An accident occurred on 14/8/2018 along Mombasa-Nairobi road involving motor vehicles registration numbers KCA 718M and KBX 874R. The plainti was a passenger in KCA 718M and the defendant was the owner of KBX 874R.
Issues
- Whether an accident occurred
- Whether the plainti was a passenger
- Whether the defendant was the owner of the motor vehicle
- Whether the defendant was negligent
- Whether the defendant is vicariously liable
- Whether the plainti sustained injuries
- Whether the plainti is entitled to damages
- Who should bear the costs
Reasoning
The court found that the accident occurred, the plainti was a passenger, and the defendant was the owner of the motor vehicle. The defendant's conviction for careless driving was considered evidence of negligence.
Outcome
The defendant is found liable and vicariously liable for the accident.
Orders
- The defendant is ordered to pay damages to the plainti
Remedies
- Damages
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Highway Code
Cases cited (4)
- Samuel Martin Njoroge Kamunyu v Mildred Okweya Barasa
- Kirugi & Another v Kabiya & 3 Others
- David Onchangu Orioki (Suing as personal representative of Anthony Nyabondo Onchangu (Deceased) v Ismael Nyasimi & Charles Michieka Nyoungo
- Omunyokol Akol Johnson v Attorney General
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