Eldoret Court to Hear Defamation Case Over Alleged WhatsApp Posts Targeting Boniface Biwott
In his application, Biwott alleges that Kiplagat repeatedly published posts portraying him as a criminal and gangster, and that the publications damaged his reputation and exposed him to ridicule, contempt and social harm.
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By Hubzmedia
The Eldoret Magistrate Court is expected to hear on October 22, 2026, a civil case in which Boniface Kipchumba Biwott has sued Joshua Kiplagat alias Remmy over alleged defamatory and offensive publications shared on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
The case, filed as MCCC/E2352/2026, is before Magistrate Keyne Gweno Odhiambo at the Eldoret Magistrate Court. The court documents identify Biwott as the applicant and Kiplagat as the respondent.
Biwott is seeking interim orders restraining Kiplagat, his agents, servants or employees from publishing, posting or sharing what he describes as defamatory or offensive remarks about him on WhatsApp groups, WhatsApp Status, Facebook, X and other social media platforms pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
In his application, Biwott alleges that Kiplagat repeatedly published posts portraying him as a criminal and gangster, and that the publications damaged his reputation and exposed him to ridicule, contempt and social harm.
According to the supporting affidavit, some of the alleged posts were published in August 2026 in WhatsApp groups including North Rift News Hustlers, Cheptiret/Kipchamo Community Forum, Cheptiret Development Forum and Langas People Online.
One of the posts cited in the affidavit described Biwott as a “notorious gangster” and made allegations linking him to robbery and possession of a firearm.
Another alleged post questioned the role of human rights activists in relation to Biwott and accused them of supporting or defending criminal activities.
Biwott denies the allegations contained in the publications and argues that they were false and intended to damage his name, character, integrity and standing in society.
In his affidavit, he states that the publications were “highly defamatory and/or offensive” and claims that they were circulated to members of several WhatsApp groups, thereby widening their reach.
He further alleges that the posts were shared or reposted in other WhatsApp groups and that his name was repeatedly highlighted in the publications.
Biwott argues that continued publication of the alleged remarks could cause further harm that monetary compensation may not adequately remedy. He is therefore asking the court to intervene and issue interim injunctive orders.
The application was brought under provisions of the Civil Procedure Act and the Civil Procedure Rules, including Order 40, which governs temporary injunctions.
A court order issued on 8th September, directed that the application be served and initially listed the matter for hearing on October 10, 2026.
The allegations remain matters for determination through the court process.
The respondent’s response to the allegations was not contained in the documents reviewed for this report.
The case is Boniface Kipchumba Biwott v Joshua Kiplagat, Eldoret Magistrate Court Civil Case MCCC/E2352/2026.
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