KURA Boss Silas Kinoti Breaks Silence on Ksh 5.2 M Lawsuit

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Director General Silas Kinoti has denied reports that he is facing a Ksh5.2 million court claim linked to the management of his X account and related services.

Kinoti said the reports had created a misleading impression about the court case involving him and Eugene Mokua.

In a statement addressed to editors and reporters on August 12, Kinoti clarified that he was the one who filed the court proceedings.

He said the case began after the defendant allegedly declined to hand over the login credentials for his X account.

According to Kinoti, the defendant demanded what he described as financially burdensome conditions before surrendering the account details.

“I was the one who instituted the court proceedings after the defendant declined to surrender the account login credentials,” Kinoti said.

He added that the financial conditions cited by the defendant lacked justification and a concrete basis, in his view.

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Silas Kinoti Rejects Ksh5.2 Million Counterclaim

Kinoti further denied allegations contained in the counterclaim, describing them as false and without merit.

“As the complainant, I wish to categorically state that the allegations contained in the counterclaim are false, malicious, unfounded and without substantive merit,” he said.

The dispute also involves claims relating to influencer promotion and other services connected to the management of Kinoti’s work-related engagements.

However, Kinoti stressed that the matter remains before the courts and should be determined through the judicial process.

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Appeals to the Media

The KURA boss urged media organisations to exercise caution when reporting the case.

He asked journalists to avoid reports that could prejudge the matter before the court makes a determination.

“I urge members of the press to exercise restraint, objectivity and professional responsibility by avoiding reporting that may prejudge the matter or create a misleading impression before the court has rendered its determination,” Kinoti said.

He noted that the media plays an important role in protecting democracy and has a responsibility to report matters accurately and fairly, especially when they are before the courts.

Kinoti said he remains committed to the rule of law and will honour legitimate obligations for services that were properly provided in the course of his work.

“I have confidence in the judicial process and will continue to respect the court as the appropriate forum for determining the facts and merits of this matter,” he said.

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