Nairobi, Feb. 18 -- The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former employee of the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), seeking compensation for her arrest and prosecution over an alleged cheque fraud.

The court ruled that police investigators had reasonable grounds to take action and that the claimant, Eunice Chebukwa, failed to prove malice in the case.

In its judgment, the court found that she did not meet the strict legal requirements to succeed in her malicious prosecution claim against KCB and the attorney-general.

While her earlier criminal conviction was overturned on appeal, the court noted that the evidence supported a lawful investigation process.

Ms Chebukwa had sued the bank and the State, seeking an unspecified amount ...