Brookside Ordered to Pay Plumber Sh 2m for Using His Photo
An elderly plumber formerly employed by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family firm will get Sh2 million for unlawful termination and use of his photograph without his consent, a court has ruled.
Mr David Gicheru, 80 years, was shown the door in 2018 after complaining when Brookside Dairies used his picture in various marketing media including calendars,which were used in Kenya,Uganda and Tanzania.
Mr Gicheru through lawyer Donald Kipkorir sued Gicheha Farms and Brookside Dairies.
Mr Kipkorir said they sought audience with the management for compensation but nothing was forthcoming despite promises. He thereafter opted to pursue legal claim, a move that earned his client the sack in July 2, 2018.
Brookside said the publication was done in good faith and was not an invasion to his privacy as alleged.
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