Why Boniface Mwangi Has Sued Ruto's Economic Advisor David Ndii

Activist Boniface Mwangi has made good his threat and sued President William Ruto's economic advisor David Ndii. 

Ndii had claimed that Mwangi was paid from President Ruto's campaign money during their Linda Katiba Initiative, a matter that the activist denied and vowed to pursue legal action. 

"Time for revelations. Linda Katiba was formed by myself and Martha with Ruto's support. Martha was then a prospect for William Ruto's running mate. Made full disclosure which is why Makau Mutua was attacking me. Even paid Boniface from Ruto's campaign money. Hypocrites the whole lot," Ndii tweeted.

The message by Ndii came after a user identified as @McOsedoh had tweeted saying:

"Can't believe Bonny and Ndii were once in a group called Linda Katiba fighting fiercely for the rule of law and constitutionalism. How Ndii joined the mutilators of the CoK 2010 is still unbelievable. Power Corrupts." 

The activist, however, in a rejoinder denied the claims and said he even used his resources for the Linda Katiba initiative. 

"I was not paid anything by anyone including William Ruto. If Ndii is ready to stand by his lies, then we will meet in court and we will see if he has the evidence to support his lies," Mwangi said in a statement on July 17.

Mwangi in court papers seen by Nairobi Leo also says the tweet was defamatory.

"The words, as published on the Twitter page of the defendant and which are still subsisting as at the time of filing this suit, were released to the public and were accessible to a wide audience, locally and internationally referred and were meant to refer to the plaintiff," the suit reads in part.

The activist said Ndii failed to exercise prudence, obtain a comment from him, or issue an apology for his remarks despite being asked to do so. 

The Chief Magistrates Court in Nairobi has given Ndii 15 days to respond to the suit. 

"Should you fail to enter an appearance within the time mentioned above, the plaintiff may proceed with the suit and judgment may be given in your absence," the court said.