The Court of Appeal in Nakuru has ruled that public officers acting outside their official duties and abusing their power are personally liable for damages, losing government immunity.

• The ruling dismissed an appeal by a former District Commissioner seeking to avoid personal responsibility for malicious prosecution.
• The court emphasized that immunity does not apply when an officer abuses public power or acts maliciously outside lawful authority.
• Public officials were reminded that their powers must be exercised within the Constitution and the law, not for personal vendettas or political targeting.