‘Ghost worker’ label costs Homa Bay County Sh1m in defamation case

Mr Bonyo argued that the circulation of the list exposed him to public ridicule...

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A former Homa Bay County employee has been awarded Sh1 million in damages after successfully suing the county for defamation over his inclusion on a 'ghost worker' list.

The Oyugis Law Court awarded Richard Bonyo Sh1 million in general damages.
The case involved Richard Bonyo and the Homa Bay County Government.
Mr. Bonyo, who served as an Adviser for Resource Mobilisation, claimed the false label destroyed his reputation and hindered his job prospects after his contract ended in September 2022.

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