Mwamboji v Omar (Civil Case E021 of 2025) [2025] SCC 11 (KLR) (11 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- SCC
- Case number
- 11
- Citation
- [2025] SCC 11 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2025
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TypeCivilPostureClaimant v RespondentCoramFM MULAMA
Holding
The respondent is found 100% liable for the accident and ordered to pay Kshs.220,000 in total (Kshs.200,000 in general damages and Kshs.20,000 in future medical expenses).
Facts
Claimant was a pillion passenger on a motorcycle when hit by a car driven by the respondent's driver, resulting in injuries.
Issues
- Whether the respondent is liable for the accident
- Quantum of damages awardable if any
- Who bears costs of the claim
Reasoning
The court found the respondent's driver was careless and did not keep the required distance from the motorcycle, leading to the accident. The claimant was not at fault.
Outcome
The respondent is ordered to pay Kshs.220,000 in total.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Traffic Act
- SCC Act
Cases cited (3)
- Odinga Jacktone Ouma v Moureen Achieng Odera
- Kenya Power & lighting co.ltd v Mary Akinyi HCCA NO. 72 of 2007
- Marube &another v Nyamboga(Civil appeal E011 OF 2023)
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