High Court advocate Charles Munga Kaguoya has threatened legal action against individuals he accuses of orchestrating what he describes as a coordinated campaign to damage his reputation.

Through his law firm, Munga Kibanga & Co. Advocates, the lawyer said he would pursue legal remedies against those responsible for allegedly making and circulating what he terms false and defamatory claims against him.

The dispute centres on a demand letter dated July 31, 2026, issued on Munga’s behalf to Peter Gathungu Gikonyo. According to the letter, Gikonyo allegedly made defamatory remarks against the advocate on July 23 along Koinange Street in Nairobi, accusing him of corruption, bribery and unlawfully withholding land title deeds.

Munga has denied the allegations, describing them as false and damaging to his professional reputation.

According to his legal team, the matter later spilled into the public domain through demonstrations outside the Law Society of Kenya offices, where protesters allegedly displayed placards bearing derogatory messages about the advocate.

The lawyers further claim the protests received media attention before the allegations spread across social media platforms.

Munga’s advocates have issued Gikonyo with a three-day demand to retract the statements, admit liability and issue a public apology, warning that failure to comply would result in a defamation suit seeking damages and other legal remedies.

In a subsequent statement, Munga criticised what he termed a “trial by media”, arguing that the allegations against him are already the subject of ongoing legal proceedings and should be determined in court rather than through public campaigns or social media.

He cited the sub judice principle, saying public commentary on matters before the courts risks undermining the judicial process.

Munga also revealed that statements relating to the dispute have been recorded with the police and said investigations are ongoing, adding that any criminal charges would be subject to the outcome of investigations and the decisions of the relevant authorities.

The advocate further urged media houses, bloggers and digital publishers to verify allegations before publication and distinguish clearly between allegations and established facts.

“The truth does not require a trial by media. It requires evidence, due process and a competent judicial determination,” Munga said.

He maintained that he remains confident in the judicial process and will pursue all lawful avenues to protect his reputation.