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Judge nullifies 'unlawful' ruling that cost NCBA bank Sh2.4 million

By Daniel Chege | 10h ago
Justice Millicent Odeny of the Environment and Land Court during the War Memorial Hospital case on January 23, 2024.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Environment and Land Court has reversed a decision by the magistrate court that saw NCBA Bank lose over Sh2.4 million to a private developer in a defamation and land case.

Principal Magistrate Ruth Kefa had, on November 23, 2023, awarded Nelly Chepkemoi Sh2.4 million as damages and compensation for defamation.

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