Gone are the days when women would receive money from their admirers or lovers for a specific purpose such as fare and then spend it on something else without consequences.
In recent times, many who have become accustomed to such behaviors are finding themselves in trouble, thanks to the Small Claims Court.
This was highlighted recently after a Nairobi man successfully sued his lover for failing to show up after receiving money meant for her transport to his house.
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Nairobi News has learnt that the woman, a teacher at Kianguru Primary School, was ordered by the Milimani Small Claims Court to pay her boyfriend Sh23,750.
The man had initially sent her Sh3,000 to cover taxi fare so she could attend his birthday celebration.
However, the court heard that although she received the money, she failed to show up and subsequently switched off her phone.
Feeling aggrieved, the man filed a case at the Small Claims Court and presented evidence, including his M-Pesa statements and WhatsApp conversations exchanged before and after the transaction.
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The teacher was ordered to refund the fare amount of Sh3,000, along with Sh750 interest, and an additional Sh20,000 in damages for emotional distress caused to the complainant.
She was detained awaiting payment of the damages by her family.
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