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…I propose therefore, that this appeal be allowed with costs and that the award of Mr Justice Bhandari of Kshs 250,000 for the appellant’s pain and suffering and loss of amenities be increased to Kshs 475,000.…

…I would therefore, allow the appeal to the extent proposed by Kneller JA and I agree with the order he proposes as regards costs. Nyarangi JA.…

…As large amounts are awarded they are passed on to members of the public, the vast majority of whom cannot just afford the burden, in the form of increased costs for insurance cover …….or increased fees”.…

…As the appellants have succeeded in reducing the damages to an appreciable extent, I would award them two thirds of the costs of this appeal.…

…The application must be refused, with costs.”…

…I am therefore of the opinion that the application should be refused with costs.” 45.…

…Were the result of the appeal dierent, the court would have been minded to penalize the respondent by ordering payment of extra costs. Per Masime, JA 13.…

…Were the result of the appeal dierent, I would have been minded to penalize the respondent by ordering payment of extra costs. 54.…