The MP is seeking KSh 20 million in damages.
He also wants the court to order Amunga to remove the posts and issue a public apology.
Court hears defamation claim
The MP filed the case at the Milimani Commercial Magistrates Court in Nairobi on November 10.
Honourable R.L. Musiega certified the matter as urgent on November 13.
The court directed Nabwera to serve the application on Amunga immediately.
The parties will appear for an inter partes hearing on November 20, 2025.
MP accuses blogger of false claims
Nabwera says Amunga published defamatory posts on Facebook pages, including Kakamega Post, Malava Online, and Lugari Watchdog.
The MP links the posts to the death of Munyuki High School principal Simon Isiaho Shange.
The principal disappeared after an accident, and authorities later recovered his body from River Kipkaren.
According to court documents, the posts carried headlines suggesting that the MP had a connection to the principal’s death.
Nabwera says the claims falsely associate him with the disappearance and death of the teacher.
He describes the allegations as fabricated and politically motivated.
Demand letter before court action
Through Danstan Omari & Associates Advocates, Nabwera sent Amunga a demand letter on November 8.
The letter required Amunga to remove the posts, apologise, and pay KSh 20 million in compensation.
The MP says Amunga failed to respond, forcing him to seek court intervention.
MP raises security concerns
Nabwera claims the online posts have triggered threats against his safety.
He presented screenshots that he says show calls for people to invade and damage his home in Lugari, Kakamega County.
The MP argues that the blogger intended to damage his reputation and portray him negatively.
Blogger defends online posts
Posts linked to Amunga present a different version of events.
The blogger frames the publications as public criticism and calls for accountability.
One post questioned the MP’s leadership and mentioned the principal’s death.
The case will test the balance between freedom of expression, public criticism, and protection of reputation.
Court to determine next steps
The court will hear both parties during the inter partes hearing on November 20, 2025.
The decision on the interim orders will determine whether the court will restrict the publications as the defamation case continues.
