24/11/2025
DRAMA AT MARALAL LAW COURTS AS BLOGGER FACES GOVERNOR IN DEFAMATION CASE.
Tension was high today at the Maralal Law Courts as Senior Samburu County blogger Francis Lesilampa appeared for the hearing of a defamation and false publication case filed against him by Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit.
Lesilampa was accompanied by a group of fellow bloggers, a clear show of solidarity as the closely watched case entered a critical phase.
Governor Lelelit, who testified virtually, told the court that a post published on 6th June 2025 on the Samburu Digital News page allegedly operated by Lesilampa, contained false, outrageous, and offensive allegations. He stated that the publication harmed his integrity and reputation as the Governor of Samburu County.
The proceedings intensified during a heated cross examination led by defence lawyer Mpapa Lenkidi, who posed tough questions to Governor Lelelit as he sought to challenge the claims and the evidence presented.
The court scheduled the next hearing for 6th February 2026.
Menye Ntito Media will continue to keep you updated on every step of this case.
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