Former Education CEC Janet Ouko Sues Governor Sonko For Defamation

The former Nairobi county Education CEC Janet Ouko has instituted a suit against Nairobi governor Mike Sonko for defamation.

Janet says that Governor Sonko implicated her in the loss of Sh357 million through a press conference which was held in Mombasa.

Ms Ouko in the plaint said that the statements by the Nairobi governor was aimed at tarnishing her reputation which she has taken a lifetime to build.

Governor Sonko had stated that the matter was being investigated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and also the Ethics and Anti corruption commission (EACC)

She said that the statements by the governor portraying her as a thief that stole Sh50 million from poor children have caused her damage and that the said statements have jeopardized her chances of gaining meaningful employment as employers will lack trust.

Janet Ouko said that Governor Sonko was personally liable for the for the damaged in her reputation and that the statements by him have ruined her standing in the society.

Ms Ouko now wants Sonko to compensate her for her dwindling fortunes, which she attributes to the damaged reputation.

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