Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwa will in October this year know whether the court will bar him from tweeting defamatory words about city lawyer Danstan Omari.
In the case, Omari has sued Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwa seeking for Sh 11 million in damages for tweeting that he frequents the infamous Koinange street.
The impugned tweet by Ichungwa stated that “Phew! At least am known in Kikuyu by my people unlike the fake media-based liar only known along Koinange Street.”
Omari through lawyer Brian Mabeya has asked court to restrain the legislator from further publishing or causing to be published words that are defamatory to him.
However, Ichungwa through lawyer Cecil Miller has strongly opposed to the application by Omari arguing that it will be prejudicial to him if the court bars him from tweeting.
He argues that he did not mention Omari in the said tweet and what he said was only fair comment.
In his submissions miller argues that Ichungwa’s was only exercising his freedom of expressions as stipulated in law.
However, Omari has insisted that the court should issue orders restraining the MP from tweeting adding that he will not suffer any prejudice if orders are issued.
He said he has already suffered irreparable harm due to that tweet and if not stopped he is likely to suffer more harm.
The matter was mentioned on Monday in court and parties confirmed that they had all filed their submissions.
Trial Magistrate Caroline Kemei said she will deliver ruling on the issue on October 6.
Mongare P James
August 14, 2023True