High Court Judge Dorah Chepkwony ruled in favour of Namwamba, awarding him a total of Sh9 million in damages. The lawsuit centered around an article in The Nairobian, a publication owned by The Standard, which insinuated a close relationship between Namwamba and a family member. Namwamba filed the case jointly with his brothers John, Thomas, Peter Okochi Adochi, and Pastor John Osimbo. In his lawsuit, Namwamba had sought Sh50 million in general damages, Sh12 million in punitive and exemplary damages, and an additional Sh5 million in aggravated damages. The court awarded him Sh5 million in general damages, Sh3 million in aggravated damages, and Sh1 million in exemplary damages.

Source: Standard Digital December 24, 2023 01:52 UTC