COURT GRANTS KSH. 24 MILLION TO THE FAMILY OF A TOURIST KILLED AT A MAASAI MARA LODGE BY A TOUR GUIDE.

The family of a Chinese female tourist who was fatally stabbed in 2016 by a fellow citizen after a fight broke out over seating arrangements at dinner at Keekorok Lodge in Maasai Mara National Park has been granted Ksh.23 million in compensation by a Narok court.

In addition, Ksh. 1 million has been granted to the family of the late Luo Jinli, 45, in recognition of the emotional distress they experienced; Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara has been held entirely accountable.

The late Luo Jinli's family filed a lawsuit against Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara, claiming that the lodge's negligence caused her to pass away.

Despite the defendant's submission, the court stated that the evidence and circumstances of the case incriminate them for breaching their duty of care.

As the property's occupant, the defendant is legally obligated to provide visitors with a common duty of care, which is to exercise reasonable care in all the circumstances of the case to ensure that visitors will be reasonably safe while utilizing the premises.

The family was booked into the facility on August 8, 2016, according to information provided to the court by attorney Conrad Maloba, and Bai Jiang was their tour guide.

The deceased and the guide got into a verbal fight over the family's supper on the material night, at which point Jiang grabbed a knife and stabbed the dead.

"Chagpin got up to go to one of the restaurant's tables and got a steak knife. The verdict states, "Mr. Chagpin stabbed the deceased and the plaintiff with the knife.

The deceased may have worked for up to 60 years, according to the court.

"Therefore, a multiplier of 15 years would be appropriate considering the vicissitudes of life," the court continued.

Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara defended themselves by stating that there were always sufficient security measures in place and that the guests neglected to report the first occurrence even though they had the chance to.