Onyango v Standard Group Limited & 4 others (Civil Appeal 214 of 2018) [2024] KECA 118 (KLR) (9 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 118
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 118 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramCussen, Ferguson, JUDGE OF APPEAL, JW LESSIT, Jordan, Sergon
Holding
The High Court judgment is affirmed with respect to the claims of libel and slander.
Facts
The appellant, John Oriri Onyango, claimed libel and slander against the 1st to 5th respondents for publications and broadcasts alleging an international cocaine deal and criminal acts by rogue state officers.
Issues
- Whether the publications and broadcasts constitute libel and slander
- The appropriate remedies for the alleged defamation
Reasoning
The court found that the publications and broadcasts were defamatory and that the respondents were liable for the alleged crimes.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- General damages for slander
- Damages on the footing of aggravated or exemplary damages
- Permanent injunctions against further publication and broadcasting of defamatory content
Remedies
- General damages for slander
- Damages on the footing of aggravated or exemplary damages
- Permanent injunctions
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