
Stabex International Ltd Chairman Jackson Chebett has filed a defamation lawsuit against former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Chebett accuses Gachagua of making false and damaging claims linking him and his company to a controversial government-to-government fuel deal. Chebett maintains that neither he nor Stabex has any involvement in the G-G fuel supply framework, nor does he operate as a proxy for President William Ruto. He asserts that his business dealings are independent and transparent, built over many years in the energy and real estate sectors. Chebett claims Gachagua's remarks were made repeatedly, without factual verification, and driven by malice and political motives, causing significant harm to his public image, reputational damage, loss of business opportunities, and emotional distress. He states that Stabex International Ltd operates over 200 fuel stations and 14 depots across East Africa. Chebett is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent further publication of the statements, a public apology, and damages for the harm caused. A demand letter sent to Gachagua on April 9 reportedly went unheeded.
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