By
Joseph Wangui
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Banks defending disputed payment claims must prove funds reached the intended recipient rather than rely on internal processing records, the High Court in Nairobi has ruled.
The court said maker-checker approvals and payment schedules do not establish payment of the money.
By
Joseph Wangui
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Banks defending disputed payment claims must prove funds reached the intended recipient rather than rely on internal processing records, the High Court in Nairobi has ruled.

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