Frederick Owino Omondi, an actor and former host of the show Hapa Kule news has moved to court against Vivo Energy Kenya over their use of a phrase similar to 'Buda Boss' which he popularized.

Vivo Energy is the distributor and marketer of Shell and Engen branded fuels in Kenya.

In a new campaign to promote Shell Advance Oil for motorbikes aka boda bodas, the tagline 'Like a Boda Boss' is used.

Omondi through his lawyer that the marketing move was calculated to dupe consumers into thinking the product was endorsed by him.

Hon Lady Justice Grace Nzioka directed Vivo to respond to the allegations in 21 days. The case shall next be in court on 19th September 2019.

The promotional poster for Shell's Advance Oil for motorbikes