Skynet Media (k) Limited v County Government of Taita Taveta

Skynet Media (K) Limited v County Government of Taita Taveta (Civil Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6603 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6603 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT VOI CIVIL CASE E002 OF 2025 A MSHILA, J MAY 13, 2026 BETWEEN SKYNET MEDIA (K) LIMITED ............................................................... PLAINTIFF AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TAITA TAVETA ............................... DEFENDANT RULING 1. The matter was set for formal proof today when Counsel for the County Government of Taita Taveta appeared and requested for indulgence of seven (7) days to file a requisite application to set aside the interlocutory judgment and be properly placed on record. 2. In the interest of justice so that the Defendant may be given the last chance to be heard, this Court will allow the application for adjournment on the following conditions:- 3. i. The Notice of Appointment of Advocate be filed and served within seven (7) days. ii. The requisite documents be filed and served within seven (7) days as well:-That is application to set aside the interlocutory judgment.Draft defence. iii. The Defendant to pay Advocates costs Kshs. 5,000/= and witness expenses of Kshs. 50,000/ = within seven (7) days hereof. In default matter do proceed to formal proof hearing on 24th June, 2026. Orders accordingly. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT. A. MSHILA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6603/eng@2026-05-13 1

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