Kenyan currency. [Photo/SoftKenya]China Wu Yi the local subsidiary of Chinese construction giant has been ordered to pay Sh11 million to the family of a sales executive who was killed in an accident that involved one of its vehicles.The court ruled that the firm’s driver was guilty of negligence prior to the collision.China Wu Yi’s driver was substantial to blame for the collision with Collins Mumo Mbundyo’s car Justice Pauline Nyamweya said.Nyamweya emphasized that the construction firm’s driver joined the Nairobi-Machakos highway from a feeder road before ensuring that it was safe to do so.However, Nyamweya deducted Sh3.3 million from the award. She termed it as contributory negligence on the part of Mr. Mbundyo, who was 32- years- old at the time of his death on January 3, 2013.The judge held that the move was because evidence in court showed that Mr. Mbundyo was at the time carrying excess passengers and may have been speeding right before the collision.Mr. Mbundyo, as per documents filed in court, was a sales and marketing executive with Inland Hauliers, but also ran a tyre selling business.His family sued China Wu Yi one year later, arguing that he was their sole breadwinner.

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