A Nairobi court issued a warrant of arrest against journalist Jeff Koinange and businessman Tony Gachoka for disobeying a court order.
Nairobi Senior Resident Magistrate Maisy Chesang issued the arrest order after Mr Koinange and Mr Gachoka failed to appear in court to answer charges of discussing the conduct of a company in the media despite a court order barring the same.
The alleged offense occurred on the ‘ Jeff Koinange Live ‘ show hosted by the journalist on Kenya Television Network (KTN).
Magistrate Maisy Chesang ruled, "A warrant of arrest is issued against the two respondents for failing to honor the summons to appear in court. The warrant will be effected through the complainants’ advocates."
Background of the Case ¶
The decision resulted from a complaint filed by businessman Jimi Wanjigi, Mr Sani Mbui Wanjigi, and Kwacha Group of Companies Limited.
Despite being served with the order, the complainants alleged that Mr Koinange invited Mr Gachoka onto his show on April 1 and discussed the barred topics.
According to their lawyer, Nicholas Nyamai, the broadcast caused the company significant financial losses and undermined the court’s authority.
Mr Nyamai is seeking a total of Sh60 million in compensation for defamation.
The case is scheduled for a hearing on June 5.
The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi News,Nation.
