The High Court has barred former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi from making defamatory statements about city lawyer Danstan Omari, following allegations of corruption in the judiciary.
The court issued the injunction after Havi accused Omari of colluding with a High Court Judge to manipulate court outcomes, a claim that Omari vehemently denied.
Justice Janer Mulwa, who certified the case as urgent, directed that Havi be restrained from posting any further defamatory remarks on social media or through other public platforms until a full hearing is held on January 27, 2025.
The court's order explicitly prohibits Havi, and those acting on his behalf, from publishing or facilitating the publication of any defamatory content about Omari. "Pending the hearing and determination of this application, an injunction does issue restraining the defendant (Nelson Havi), whether directly or through his agents, servants, or other persons acting at his behest or under his instructions, from posting, publishing, or disseminating, or facilitating the posting, publication, or dissemination of the words or images.," Justice Mulwa ordered.
